Nokia X30

Dust- and water-resistant, feel-good environmental pledge.

No stereo speakers.

All things considered, the Nokia X30 isn't exactly worthy of a raving recommendation, but it just about qualifies for a 'conditional' one - at the right price and after careful weighing of the pros and cons.

Decent battery life ; Long software lifespan ; Sturdy build quality

Mono speaker ; Camera produces middling results ; Some issues with reliability

The X30 5G is Nokia’s first premium handset in years, and it makes a good initial impression. As it boasts a polished design, a good screen, the promise of continued software updates, and decent battery life, this positive impression carries on with...

Beautiful screen Design is lightweight and well-balanced Fast charging speeds Clean Android software Long software update support cycle

Mediocre camera Some performance stutters Disappointing battery life Poor update history

“HMD Global's newest Nokia is its best phone in years — but that's not saying much. It's a good phone, but not the special one HMD needed.”

Stylish, robust design ; Impressive camera performance ; Gorgeous display ; Three-year warranty

Performance is lacking for the price ; No true stand-out feature compared to the competition

The Nokia X30 represents a change in direction, with a more stylish design, hugely improved specs and a boost to camera performance despite no Leica partnership. It doesn’t do anything extraordinarily better than other good mid-rangers, but for the...

Build Quality Cameras Battery Life Display

Software issues Performance lags Single speaker Slower charging than competitors Weak haptics

The Nokia X30 5G shines in some aspects such as the cameras, the display, battery life and even the build quality. However, it still isn’t suitable for majority of the audience as there are a bunch of better alternatives available in the market at a...

As we move forward, our ecological footprint is becoming more of a concern and Nokia have been pushing their devices to last longer than the usual 12-month cycle. The Nokia X30 5G comes with 3 years of updates, and 3 years of warranty to try to...

It is quite green. The phone is made mainly of recycled materials, and Nokia promises three years of updates. Full 5G support.

Apart from selfies, the cameras are mediocre and the zoom is downright poor. Performance is behind most competitors.

The Nokia X30 5G has about the range of features you’d expect from a decent mid-range phone. The Finns also get points for thinking about the environment in the form of recycled materials and a three-year updates warranty. But price and performance...