UAE Price
AED 799
India Price
₹22,999
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Smartphone · Nokia · 2023
The Nokia X30 256GB is Nokia's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4200 mAh battery. At AED 799 in the UAE and ₹22,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nokia X30 256GB excels with its 90Hz AMOLED display delivering smooth visuals at 700 nits peak brightness, 33W wired charging that refills the 4100mAh battery in under 60 minutes, and NFC support across all major Indian and UAE payment systems. It targets budget-conscious professionals needing reliable 5G connectivity on bands 1, 3, 7, 28, 38, 41, 77, and 78 for seamless urban mobility, plus durable Android 12 upgradable to 13. Its weakness is the Snapdragon 695’s thermal throttling under prolonged gaming—performance drops noticeably after 20 minutes of Asphalt 9. In UAE at AED 799, it’s competitive because no other 90Hz AMOLED phone under AED 900 offers 33W charging and full 5G band support. In India at ₹22999, it’s overpriced; the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers a 200MP camera and 120Hz AMOLED for ₹21999, making the X30’s premium pricing unjustified despite its clean software and build.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4200 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0 |
| Battery Capacity | 4200 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06" |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 73.9 x 8 mm (6.26 x 2.91 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Cloudy Blue, Ice White |
| Models | TA-1450, TA-1443 |
| SAR EU | 0.79 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 240 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 403732 (v9) GeekBench: 1920 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 746 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 94h |
| Announced | 2022, September 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 21 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the X30.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize reliable software updates and durable build quality over cutting-edge features. For budget-conscious buyers seeking a no-frills smartphone, its value remains strong.
The Nokia X30 256GB is priced at AED 799 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Nokia X30 256GB is priced at ₹22999 in India. It can be purchased from official Nokia stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, well-balanced photos in daylight with accurate colors and good detail retention. Low-light performance is decent for its class, though noise becomes noticeable in very dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and occasional video streaming. It supports efficient power management to extend usage between charges.
Ready to buy the X30?
From AED 799 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
