The mid-range smartphone industry is getting all the attention from smartphone OEMs and general consumers. The trend has seen a surge with the integration of 5G chipsets with new-generation mid-range and premium mid-range products. HMD Global is the latest brand to add multiple new products to this lineup including the Nokia X30 5G and the Nokia G60 5G.
We already have compared these two models along with the Motorola Moto G71 5G. In this article, we have replaced the Moto G71 5G with the Poco X4 Pro 5G which is another popular mid-range phone with a 5G network and capable hardware features. Let’s see which out of these three Android smartphones is best for daily usage:
Nokia X30 5G Vs Poco X4 Pro 5G Vs Nokia G60: Display Comparison
Nokia X30 5G flaunts a premium AMOLED display which is 6.43-inches in size. The display gets 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ screen resolution and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers a screen-to-body ratio of 85 percent and has 409 PPI pixel density. It is layered by a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and offers 700 nits peak brightness level and 90Hz refresh rate.
The Poco X4 Pro 5G is packed with a Super AMOLED display that is 6.67-inches and has an 86 percent screen-to-body ratio. The panel offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate which is higher that that of the Nokia X30 5G. The Poco X4 Pro 5G’s display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Victus protection.
The Nokia G60 is the only model in this list that features an IPS LCD screen instead of an AMOLED or Super AMOLED panel. The display measures 6.58-inches in size and has the same 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ screen resolution as the remaining two models.
The display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of peak brightness levels. Out of the three models, the Poco X4 Pro 5G has the best screen for gaming as well as video playback (FHD). The Nokia X30 is the second and the Nokia G60 is the last on this list.
Nokia X30 5G Vs Poco X4 Pro 5G Vs Nokia G60: Camera Hardware Comparison
In terms of imaging hardware, the Nokia X30 5G is packed with two rear cameras and the setup includes a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The secondary sensor at the back is a 13MP ultrawide sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and 123-degree FoV. The camera setup offers several shooting modes along with 1080p@30 and 1080p@60fps video recording.
The Poco X4 Pro 5G uses three rear cameras for primary photography. The main camera is a bigger 64MP lens with PDAF and an f/1.8 aperture which gets additional support from an 8MP ultrawide angle sensor with 118-degree FoV, and a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup here also offers multiple shooting modes including HDR and others for a better photography experience. However, the video recording capability with this model is limited to 1080p@30fps only.
The Nokia G60 competes with these two models with its triple lens camera setup that comprises a 50MP main sensor. Accompanying the main camera is a 5MP ultrawide angle sensor and a 2MP lens. The video recording support here is identical to the Poco X4 Pro 5G, i.e., 1080p@30 fps.
Speaking of the selfie cameras, the Nokia X30 5G and the Poco X4 Pro 5G uses a 16MP selfie snapper, while the Nokia G60 has an 8MP snapper for self-portraits. Again, the Poco X4 Pro 5G takes the lead in the camera department as well followed by the Nokia X30 5G and the Nokia G60.
Nokia X30 5G Vs Poco X4 Pro 5G Vs Nokia G60: Chipset, RAM, Storage
Nokia has used the same Snapdragon 695 processor to drive both the X30 5G and the G60. This 5G chipset by Qualcomm is based on a 6nm fabrication process and has octa-cores. Poco has also packed the Snapdragon 695 chipset inside the X4 Pro 5G. So, you get the same power delivery and performance aspects from all three phones in this list.
The octa-core 5G mid-range chipset gets Adreno 619 GPU support which is used to render all the graphics. The firmware pre-installed is Android 12 OS on the Nokia X30 5G and the Nokia G60, whereas, the Poco X4 Pro 5G ships with the dated Android 11 OS.
Speaking of the configurations, the Nokia X30 5G can be purchased with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. Notably, this handset doesn’t come with external microSD card support. Poco has launched the X4 Pro 5G with 6GB/8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage option. The Nokia G60 has 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage.
Nokia X30 5G Vs Poco X4 Pro 5G Vs Nokia G60: Battery Specifications
The Nokia X30 5G is equipped with a 4,200 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Poco has used a bigger 5,000 mAh battery unit which gets 67W fast charging support, while the Nokia G60 has a 4,500 mAh battery unit with 20W fast charging technology. The Poco X4 Pro 5G is the safest bet in terms of battery backup and faster-charging speeds. Overall as well, the Poco X4 Pro 5G is better than the remaining two in the camera and display department.
