Nokia X30 Review | PureView Is Back In Style!

[@AbdullaZaki]

Head to squarespace.com/mrnokia to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code mrnokia The X30 enters my personal top 3 HMD/Nokia Phones list... alongside the 8 Sirocco and XR20. If it had a centered camera on the back, might even be the top of the list :p

[@dkag]

Would you make a short comparing: Sirocco vs X30? I am one of the fews who has their Sirocco, but likely change for some new Nokia, e.g. an X30. However, I still feel it should be a step backwards on many ways.

[@atoulieneikha2811]

is this available in market

[@mohammedakbar3769]

Aslam alekum big brother

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

I realy needed the 3,5 mm jack output, so i could connect it to an interface receiving calls from guests.. Do you know any compatible adapter? I realy like this NOKIA ! Finaly they are almost there, but honestly..they could had put stereo output and a 3,5mm output..

[@thatskyphilosopher1936]

Mr. Abdulla has never been happier reviewing a Nokia smartphone. I'm so happy for him and for Nokia for finally getting back on the serious game track 😼 also, shout-out to kitty 😸😸😸

[@rael9454]

Undoubtedly it was a great advance of the HMD, compact screen, good camera, and premium design, I liked the device, after many wrong decisions it seems that HMD realized the ideal strategy, I liked the photos, it seems that they hit the camera, I hope they launch more models of this quality level going forward. I'm going to buy a white model, I thought it was prettier. Now HMD needs to improve availability in the markets, it's still very slow. Great analysis!

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thank you :) I keep changing my mind about whether I prefer white or blue. Both look great in person

[@Driziationz]

This is absolutely true, in Indonesia, which is a huge market, we don't even have the G50 or G21 yet. Our latest phones are only G10 and G20

[@tonymickael9326]

​@@AbdullaZaki bonjour, pensez vous qu'après une mise à jour la 4k pourra être intégré? bonne journée

[@miguelojera2356]

I like the minimalistic approach of this phone. Hopefully they'll release flagship phone soon because it's the only tier that's missing in their lineup. Great review as always 👌

[@AlexisTichko]

I hope that Nokia will keep on this track which to me is a bit back to first HMD Nokia devices. Back then they also focussed more on the build with just adequate hardware instead of going for high performance. I'm also hoping they will do similar stuf for the XR20 successor (if there will be one). By that I mean mainly shifting to the same hardware and screen as the X30. The XR20 already had my favourite build (a mix of metal frame and strudy polycarbonate in a effectively rugged style).

[@seiteki4672]

I've bought the phone and just waiting for it to arrive 😄 I am a Nokia lover myself as I went back to the Nokia Lumia days.The phone I have currently is the Nokia 5.3 and I love it alot too but as with all phones they slow down over time and from what I've seen here is a Nokia phone with big upgrades compared to the 5.3 and a phone that ticks all my boxes thanks so much for the review very helpful !! 😄

[@Nathan-kb4ur]

Thank you for this, I love your works! I'm Nokia fans so much love and nostalgia with Nokia.

[@mojosaudi2415]

Finally Abdullah ... Happy to watch this. I wish you made some video testings on the cinematic mode.

[@AbdullaZaki]

I will have a camera review soon :)

[@mojosaudi2415]

@@AbdullaZaki .. Yes please. My last hope on android is x30, otherwise I will take the risk and order pixel 7 from overseas to Saudi! Moto Ultra disappointed me regarding the video!

[@pedritofleis]

I wish HMD would release this phone in the US market. I own the Nokia X100 and I love it but they definitely need to release better mid range models over here. I know we recently got the G400 5G but it'd be cool if they started to bring phones over like this X30 for those people (myself included) who'd like a slightly better Nokia midranger with an improved camera setup with OIS. :)

[@AbdullaZaki]

I hope this one makes it to the US too :) The US market is currently too controlled by carriers though, which is why you don't see them making a lot of creative devices for you guys

[@damionmandy7978]

@TheMrNokia I Abdulla Zaki you're right, but this will be the first time HMD won't sell a 6 series processor phone in the US since they started making them.

[@chris12dec]

Thanks. I have been looking forward to this review. Very thorough and helpful.

[@prnovin]

Thank you for the great review! Well done! 👍 I am seriously considering to get this phone. Or maybe wait and pray for a XR30? 🤞😬 Just one question: does it work well with Android auto? I had mixed experiences in the past with Nokia and Android auto. I wish you good luck and all the best for the new studio, already excited for the new content coming from it 😊

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thanks :D My car doesn't have android Auto, but usually problems related to it are not related to a specific phone. The software itself is very buggy, and I've had inconsistent experiences using it on multiple brands. Some people even consider this the biggest reason they prefer using an iPhone! I don't know if we will get an XR30 to be honest. I think we will most likely get an XR21, which will have similar shortcomings to the XR20.

[@zerakyuusama3754]

So Nokia X30 is focusing on ultrawide camera, that capture fusion is totally amazing. But still no one knows if the next thing Nokia to improve would be the video recording. Anyway great job on doing something onto ultrawide camera, For years ultrawide camera is just a secondary camera and its quality will below the one of the main camera, Nokia X30 changed the rule. Now ultrawide resolution is the same as the main camera!

[@gerhardmanschiz5155]

Great review! Now I'm waiting the ultimate Nokia 9, 8.3, X30 image quality comparison :)!

[@sqweepsrussell9412]

A beautiful start for Nokia. Great device. I think the price should be more competitively priced though Vis a vis the features. All the best in setting up your new studio Abdulla. It's been a great journey so far. Remember when you had just above 2 thousand followers. Keep up the good work.

[@Verhotanko46]

Start? They have been making smartphones since 2017 lmao

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thank you :D

[@SirFaceFone]

Always nice to see the ol' Lumia pro camera UI in the camera app. If they kept the centered camera design in the back, it looks somewhat like the Lumia 930.

[@AbdullaZaki]

It does have a very lumia-esque vibe to it, with its in hand feel and flat metallic edges. Really wish the camera was centered!

[@SenvyzP]

Damnn... That design is stunning.. Thanks man for this video

[@roldortega2928]

QUALITY is what makes NOKIA the best. ❤️

[@saaduddin3990]

Addicted in NOKIA. Still I love the NOKIA LUMIA 930. But this was a good one.

[@v44922]

Was eagerly waiting for this review. Thanks for the video.

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thanks for watching :D

[@kentabenirtoling9533]

watching from Philippines 😊

[@BaldRavenHaired]

proud to say nokia is back to its legacy and track

[@stephenajewole4488]

Great review as always! You always cover things by looking at the day to day usage rather than just read off a spec sheet. This might be too much to ask, but if you can, see if you can get your hands on the LG velvet. That phone is quite misunderstood in my opinion and its focus on design might appeal to you :)

[@AbdullaZaki]

I'm a big fan of the LG Velvet :) Sadly such devices are a rarity these days!

[@talkshowhost85]

I strongly believe having a good camera and long lifespan are the most important features of a phone these days. Good camera when I need it at the spur of the moment and a long battery life for when I get too busy to take care of the remaining charge for the day. X30 seems to have those and I can't wait to buy it next week! Even my Nokia 6.1 Plus takes decent pictures too and the battery life is amazing!

[@eatsfats8497]

You hit those negatives pretty quickly. For a long term mid-ranger, not having microSD and 3.5mm headphone jack is a real deal breaker. Come on HMD, you can do better. These days, those 2 items are (unfortunately), big differentiating features. Nobody ever said "Gee, I wish it didn't have a headphone jack"...

[@AbdullaZaki]

You're right, and if it wasn't becoming a stupid industry trend on premium devices to remove these features, it would be fair to really stop at each omission. I respect Sony a lot for sticking to their guns

[@SirFaceFone]

Monkey see 🐵 Monkey do 🙈

[@susanchesser1778]

Apple has done the same thing. I have a crapload of earbuds with nothing to put them into. ugh

[@sierrachief117]

@@susanchesser1778 apple started this whole stupid trend. Just to sell 150 dollars airpods at the time of iphone 7. And look what airpods cost now😪

[@abhijitnair08]

I love the design of the X30! :)

[@faisal_alqedra]

I just want to say after watching your videos, your channel is waaaaay underexposed, video, audio, and creativity are jus phenomenal great job I love the video amazing

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thank you Faisal :) Keep rocking in your world :D

[@RetosSpace]

Yesss Abdullah, Thank, You HMD, now i would definitely buy this, You had me at OIS!!!! sadly Nokia in South Africa is like extremely overpriced but id sell my kidney for this, finally HMD on the right track, Excellent Video Mr. Nokia

[@AbdullaZaki]

Haha if you wanna sell a kidney, you'll be able to afford an iPhone :p Thanks for watching :)

[@hussainmohd6298]

Abdullah. Thank you so much for your never ending amazing reviews, may Allah bless you with more success with your channel. I was looking forward to this review and it did not disappoint. The only flaw in my opinion of this device is the lack of SD card expand-ability, which is something I may actually overlook this time depending on the price when it releases here in KSA, Right now I'm running the Xperia 5 iii, but sadly 5G does not seem to run natively as SONY is not supporting the IMS profiles for GCC & MENA region.

[@torsten6858]

Ich habe es mir in blau gekauft und schreibe gerade diesen Kommentar mit dem X30. Es ist ein sehr elegantes Smartphone und macht mir sehr viel Spaß. Es vermittelt das Gefühl von Premium zum akzeptablen Preis. Ich hatte zuvor ein iPhone 13 und finde das X30 schöner. Endlich kein Glas auf der Rückseite. Das Kamera Modul ist sehr gelungen, die Aufnahmen, die ich bislang gemacht habe, sind sehr gut. Ein bisschen Feintuning an der KI könnte hier und da noch etwas verbessern. Aber mit den Fotos des iPhone 13 war ich auch nicht ganz zufrieden. Das Display vom x30 ist der Hammer. Und die Größe, eben genau zwischen 6,1 und 6,7 Zoll, ist für mich perfekt. Das System mit dem SD695 und 6GB RAM läuft butterweich, Spiele inklusive. Einzig, ein Stereo-Lautsprecher hätte es sein dürfen. Danke für Deine Videos, sie waren für mich kaufentscheidend. Beste Grüße :-)

[@AbdullaZaki]

Ich bin froh, dass Sie Ihren X30 genießen! Es ist ein großartiges kleines Telefon, das hoffentlich genug Aufmerksamkeit bekommt. :)

[@torsten6858]

Volle Zustimmung! 🙂

[@YARCHLRL]

Remake and update the 1520... To me, it was perfect. Simple but somehow elegant. Minimal but packed full of not only great tech but it was just "cool". It was intuitive and simple and it just made sense...

[@AbdullaZaki]

Would love to see that too personally.

[@harryniedecken5321]

Yes but without android

[@YARCHLRL]

@@harryniedecken5321 absolutely lol...

[@dericksilva281]

I remember the Nokia 808 PureView! An achievement back then. I think if Nokia would have followed those footsteps allied to what the N series became, it would have, certainly became the new standards for what we call "smartphones".

[@nextsegment78]

It is a fascinating phone. I bought it for my sister. They only need to fix the automatic brightness, which is a week point since out of the box. It puts always the brightness back to low, no matter how often you readjust it

[@deadpool6072]

I like the design of this phone 😮❤

[@AbdullaZaki]

It's very "pretty" haha

[@robertheron7017]

I love that Nokia is still bringing quality phones and motarola it warms my heart 🤩🤟

[@mohammedsalmanpatel5748]

X30 reminds me about Nokia 7.1 which was a good phone with a compact size.

[@galerikaban5280]

i remember when i complained about hmd not being able to pull out a phone similar to the nord 2 with 90hz oled screens, fast charging, and OIS. and they finally did!

[@robertheron7017]

Gotta say you're videos are brilliant I used to love Nokia obviously haven't had one in years but definitely would like to pick one up as a second phone 🤳☺️

[@bobbjorkner7140]

With 8GB 256 gigs of storage I am on board, I will definitely be purchasing this next if the xr20 doesn't live up to my performance requirement as much as I love the durability, becoming used to the flawless performance of the nine pureview not counting the camera

[@ALXTorresC]

Nokia marcha a su ritmo... No van en la punta de la ola, pero firme y adelante... Me gustan mucho sus dispositivos y espero que sigan mejorando con cada generación... El único CON que veo es que en el XR20 el dual sight venía solo para vídeo, y al parecer en este es igual

[@rahuljayachandran4128]

Hope that you reach 100k subscribers soon. Loved the video😄.

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thank you so much Rahul :D

[@Phil_Jumaa]

I don't use benchmarks to determine performance. Smooth handling of tasks versus battery life is all we need to use as a determinant. I guess this phone is just good

[@arkanbarua3593]

Good design and eco friendly. Looks like Nokia is going back on track. 😊 The chip is a letdown according to the price

[@namelesske]

Finally! A HMD phone in a long time living up to the Nokia branding.

[@87Showmaster]

Mr Abdullah, how does it compare to Nokia 9 Pureview camerawise speaking???

[@AbdullaZaki]

Much easier to live with, better in low light. I still prefer the colour processing on the 9 better, and the 9 has better RAW.

[@susanchesser1778]

Can you discuss any security issues? I have concerns about the android software that offers opportunities to hackers?

[@AbdullaZaki]

Hi Susan, the X30 has monthly security updates, and is running on stock android. While Android isn't as safe as the iPhone, you shouldn't have any security issues using the phone on a daily basis, especially if you don't plan on using installing 3rd party apps from unofficial websites. Nokia phones comes with enterprise recommendation, which also includes things such as safety.

[@TeamVRY]

hi Abdulla, great content as usual. I have a specific quesiton though - how resilient are the chamfered edges from scratches? I remember having a Samsung phone with similar-looking chamfered edges which unfortunately scratched too easily.

[@AbdullaZaki]

Good question. Its hard to know how well the chamfers will hold up over time, but on my 9PV even after a couple of years of ownership, they look fine. It I would still carry this with a case like most modern smartphones just in case.

[@TeamVRY]

@@AbdullaZaki I see! tbh they do look really nice and premium. Thanks for clarifying!!

[@AbdullaZaki]

@@TeamVRY no problem :) yeah the phone is really beautiful in real life!

[@TeamVRY]

@@AbdullaZaki Was excited that they're going for this design again. The 2018 Nokia phones were really premium.

[@alihejazi2060]

يسعد صباحك عبدالله I was impressed watching your take on the nokia x30 Until you mentioned the lack of 4k....what a bummer

[@AbdullaZaki]

صباحك سعيد يا علي :) للأسف موضوع ال4ك مزعج حتى بالنسبة لي, بس اذا تصويرك حصري للسوشيل ميديا او متابعة المحتوى على شاشة الموباليل ما رح يفرق معك كتير

[@SirFaceFone]

You can blame Qualcomm for that.

[@md.sheikhfarid1904]

Good job NOKIA

[@Garrettdx1988]

I really appreciate Abdulla's unbiased review of this. I'm also hyped for pretty Nokia phones with Pureview cameras coming back.

[@johnalfredgare1723]

Well, I guess the 50mp and the pixel binning feature helps with providing better detail in the pictures.

[@AbdullaZaki]

and competent processing :)

[@xxxxxxxx406]

HI MY FRIEND. MY NOKIA 5.4 HAS UPDATED TO ANDROID 12.ITS WORKING GREAT.

[@abdulunique5671]

I use X10 for Gaming & it serve well (CODM & Apex Legend mobile) so am sure this can handle any game too...

[@SirFaceFone]

The chamfered edges are a nice touch and FINALLY they put OIS on a new midranger, but the phone still looks a bit generic to me. It does not scream Nokia, more like Motorola. It is a bit odd they've never put the PureView branding on the back of any of the Android PureView phones. Any reason why that is? Historically, Nokia considered OIS as one of the criteria to get the branding. Also, congrats on getting sponsored!

[@AbdullaZaki]

I think its because PureView is a niche branding that might not resonant well with regular consumers. I disagree with this idea because they can build the branding back up, but I'm guessing the bean counters won the debate of 50Mp OIS vs 50Mp PureView. Thank you :D

[@alextimossi7444]

i hope it does, smartphone nowadays are just poor AI filters and post process is massive. sensors are not even close to my good ol' 808 with a large 1/1.2 sensor which made him the bigger sensor ever built on a phone. i don't care filters or some magic tricks or gimmicks, all i want is hardware power. large sensor and zeiss optics. i don't want chipped or weird shadows on my pictures. and what most of us want is bringing back xenon flash again. nokia n8 and nokia 808 were so ahead back in 2010, we want that quality

[@Vantud391]

I love it. Good simple design.

[@SenvyzP]

I love you man... You keep NOKIA ALIVE....❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thanks man :D

[@AnthonyBrown12324]

that cat is very patient ; looked a bit miserable being showered . It is a nice cat

[@TheWaleed1523]

Should i wait for high end from Nokia or buy this? When will this be available in Middleeast ? Is 8GB ram better performance wise ?

[@AbdullaZaki]

In most middle east countries, you will only get the 8GB of RAM version. I don't know if Nokia will make a more expensive device than the X30 in the near future. Probably not. The phone will be available mid of October

[@doduyle8476]

just beautiful

[@rtralongo]

Keep up the great content mate. Finally a Nokia phone to look forward to again 🙏🙏

[@AbdullaZaki]

thank you :D

[@harryniedecken5321]

It's good to see nokia putting larger amounts of ram in the phone. It's an area that they could make everyone else look cheap and it has real value. Please talk more about reception/ sensitivity and if the phones have fm radio vs so much focus on the camera.

[@newdawn8104]

watching from Zimbabwe.

[@amaljoe367]

Great display, cameras and build quality with flagship features. Lot of improvement over X20. The midrange chipset should really help with the battery life. I hope they improve on this in next model and we'll get a true flagship next year.

[@AbdullaZaki]

Fingers crossed! The thing I'm happiest about is the camera software features that should make their way to other models. Its a good base to build upon.

[@Sarys385]

Are you planing on talking about the g60 in more detail in the future?

[@AbdullaZaki]

I will soon :)

[@Sarys385]

@@AbdullaZaki can you give any kind of ETA? I’m currently in progress of looking for a new phone

[@AbdullaZaki]

I will have a comparison between the X30 and G60 done in a few days. It's a work in progress

[@Sarys385]

@@AbdullaZaki thanks I will definitely have to watch that

[@deshortcut7867]

Come on nokia,, rise again and bring the glory

[@encyclopediaofficial]

It's amazing Nokia 5G smartphone,

[@ivannabong]

Mr. Abdulla. I am still waiting for your video about the Snapdragon 695. And I am sure I am not the only one who is waiting about that! Very excited to prove that specs aren't everything! 😁 Happy Holidays to all! 😁😁😁

[@Hosayin184]

They need to market this phone better. It has the potential.

[@AnnaPinguin]

thanks , do you think is better to pay the extra cash for the 8 gb of RAM and - 256GB of memory . I am coming from Nokia 7.1 which 4GB RAM AND 64 GB MEMORY.?????

[@AbdullaZaki]

I think its worth it for the extra storage space, not because of the RAM.

[@lol-ivan7500]

You should compare this with the sony xperia 10 mark iv and the moto edge 30 neo Both use snapdragon 695g and are priced around the nokia x30 5g

[@soapybacon4358]

Help me out here i thought the X series was their top line but this is being reviewed as mid range? Still hate the generic camera position and that bump is huge

[@eddiedocabo6058]

My nokia 8.3 still in may security patch here in Doha Qatar why like these my beloved nokia....

[@AbdullaZaki]

My unit is on August or september, can't remember which one..

[@reazhasan1998]

Watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@AktaHasutan1948]

brother zaki.. do u have any info when nokia purebook will gonna be sold worldwide???

[@AbdullaZaki]

No idea sadly

[@tanzidtonmoy]

I still believe Nokia will reign supreme again one day.Come back my King!😭

[@Alfadrottning86]

There is much to like about this phone - and much not to like .. which is a bit where Nokia is right now. Milling details on the aluminium edges look great .. reminds me on iPhone 6 or 7 details. The screen looks flat and the bezels are thin. I like that Nokia does not insist on the big chin area to print their name on with the x30. Instead looking much more modern with thin bezels. However .. they could have taken a page out of Apples or the "Nothing Phone One" book .. and made it 360 degrees even (ironically .. like Apple .. by making the side bezels thicker) I do not mind a plastic (or call it what you want .. polycarbonate or whatever) back. One of the best designs (Lumia 930) has an aluminium frame and a plastic back .. and it is very good plastic that feels solid. So if the plastic on the x30 back is similar or better .. - its equal to glass or metal in my books. What do i not like? The camera module looks cheap. The "stepped" design is a mistake .. a mistake done on all Nokia phones of that generation. To make it short .. you only apply "bling" to a module .. when there is something to draw your attention to. Otherwise you should go with understatement (see Nokia 9 Pureview). Older Apple phones (iPhone X or so) do actually do that pretty well. The camera module is small, understated. Most Chinese phones do it poorly .. adding HUGE modules, chrome rims and writing. When it comes to camera modules, i would prefer something like the current Xperia phones. Have a large module when you must (due to a large lense) but try to hide it when you do not have that. Current trends move away from large show-off modules and more towards stealth modules again (flush with the case, hidden or similar). Had they gone with a much, MUCH more minimalist design .. or tried to fully build the camera flush into the housing .. the phone would looks phenomenal... and would also be set apart from the cheaper G versions.

[@AbdullaZaki]

I completely agree with your ideas about the camera module. I'm not a fan of the step at all, and a simple centered circular or oval shaped camera plate would have done the job much much much better. I hope next year's design language fixes this.

[@Tomicooler]

I replaced my Nokia 7 plus with the X30, the speaker on the X30 is terrible, static noise on low volume, but it's noticable even on mid/high volume. I can't believe how it's not mentioned in reviews, googling this phenomena points to older nokia phones which have the exact same issue. Does anyone else have this issue? (I have an USB DAC Moondrop Dawn + Moondrop Variants IEM which is perfect with HiBy player, but awful with the system DAC driver.)

[@AbdullaZaki]

Hi Tamas, I have 2 X30s, the white one you see in this video and another blue one I bought about a month later. The white one doesn't have static noise at all, while the blue one does. My guess is that some units have a faulty loud speaker, and it's hard to know exactly how widespread the issue is.

[@Tomicooler]

@@AbdullaZaki Thanks, I have the blue one.

[@Tomicooler]

@@AbdullaZaki I went to a local shop and tested another X30 (blue) and I could hear the same static noise, so it might be a common issue.

[@maxoo._]

Maybe only the blue is impacted with this issue 🙁🫤

[@design.himanshu]

Mr. Zaki, i purchased G21 yesterday. Hope it won't disappoint

[@kr_dmitriy]

What about Nokia's camera app? They stopped supporting the app from January 2021. It's 2022 now. My phone is Nokia XR20. Yes, the pre-installed Nokia Camera application blurs details randomly and where it is not needed (for example, the collar of a knitted sweater will be blurred to a flat surface). Nokia support, on my requests, offers to reset the settings to factory settings, but this does not fix application bugs. Disgusting guys, Nokia Lumia 920 was my favorite phone and there were no such problems in it

[@AbdullaZaki]

I'm curious about your problem with the XR20. Can you share some image samples with me? fyi, Nokia and most other OEMs don't update their camera apps regularly. It isn't abnormal to find a phone with a camera app from the time it was sold. (flagships are the exception)

[@VittonLou]

It'd be nice for Nokia to make a comeback but it remains to be seen. With lots of new brands emerging, it'd be tougher for them to get re-established in the market.

[@Helen-uv6ws]

Does the X30 have Action Cam on the video recording? Apologies if missed it on your review. Only thing that I'm not sure about is the size. I'm using 8.3, which is huge 😂, but I prefer bigger screens.

[@AbdullaZaki]

Hi Helen! It does, but its called ultra steady video. Moving to a smaller device is something I personally prefer, but its subjective of course haha.

[@Helen-uv6ws]

@@AbdullaZaki Hi Abdulla. Thanks for that. I'm slowly getting more and more tempted 😂 I'd like a phone with a good camera set up. Was also thinking XR20. Since I dropped my 8.3 it's got a mind of its own! 🙄😂 Love her video's, by the way! 👏👏👏

[@AbdullaZaki]

@@Helen-uv6ws the X30 is temping haha. Thank you :)

[@Helen-uv6ws]

@@AbdullaZaki oops! * Love your videos * 🤪 told you it had a mind of it's own! 👍

[@Helen-uv6ws]

@@AbdullaZaki XR20 is in your top list. Would you choose that over the X20? Going to wait until the X30 comes down in price , but in the meantime X20 or XR20. Have watched your video on them but still can't decide. Must also look at G60 review. Thank you 👍

[@urosgorjan9527]

Thnx for video👌♥

[@ahmedabuhussein8627]

Hu bro, is nokia x30 have ir? What ajoit always displays? Please answer

[@sapheanhim8510]

i am always catch up your channel brother. i am nokia user since N70. i am living in Cambodia how can i buy x30 5g to my country? waiting for your advice! have a nice day!

[@MartyJones]

Best looking Nokia I have seen in a while! Not quite on the sirocco level but still great on the eye!

[@sammy1238]

Can you please upload the photos on drive and link it in description. I'm planning on getting this for my Dad as he's just a casual user and drops his phone like clumsy amount.

[@confusedcoco5947]

Petition to make Nokia have more unlocked phones in USA.

[@minhajulislamchowdhuryminh6495]

i love Nokia phone.. so i Love your every video...

[@diyanaomar9090]

U definitely didn't miss anything , great job ♥️

[@mutebisam]

Am happy because Nokia mid-range smartphones now compete and challenging other brands' flagships. And people must note that all X30 missing features are fully available with G60, and I bet there is no big performance gap between Nokia X30 and Nokia G60. Thanks for the review #AbdullaZaki. And eagerly awaiting for the affordable Nokia C31 full review🙏🙏

[@AbdullaZaki]

You're right, if your priority is getting a similar level of performance for less money, the G60 does the job very well. But yeah, the X30 in the quality and camera aspect is in a completely different level :)

[@sferalotus]

my opinion on this devices, i still think X30 is overprice for what its give to us. at least, give us better SOC for this kind of price. better SOC doesnt always mean better performance, but also better image processing, better signal receiption, better support in long terms. and they should cut corners by using GG4 or GG5, GG Victus is expensive but the durability is not like 50% better than GG5. they should go back to 7 series approach, which using all "flagship killer" features and hardware, but with competitive price. now, most consumers will only see that HMD is taking the profit higher for every phone they sell.

[@AbdullaZaki]

I see it as a matter of priorities. And you're right that the SOC does affect other aspects, but you'll rarely if ever see a brand using a midrange SOC and getting the full potential out of it. So even with a technically inferior ISP, I'm certain the X30 would produce better images than most SD778 phone in low light, due to optimization. And when you look at the technical aspects between the SD778 and 695, they aren't that different. If one of them will struggle in 3 years, so will the other. I don't see either struggling. With GGV vs GG5, V is better at resisting drops, which I think is something Nokia with its focus on durability, made the right choice in. If you take the X30 as an excel spreadsheet of numbers, you might think "its overpriced". But take it as a whole, with camera, build quality, software support, longevity, ecology aspects in mind, and its a different story. Might not appeal to everyone out there, but its appeal isn't too niche either.

[@sferalotus]

@@AbdullaZaki ya, nice point too. Perhaps HMD is going with Sony's strategy where it launch phones not to follow the mainstream, but follow its philosophy, where performance is not the focus but durability is the focus. However, i do really hope HMD can really launch new model to replace 7 series, where it targets is for everyone. X-series in my opinion is not for everyone.

[@sidartha96]

Excellent review. The price has been reduced drastically in India. I might land up buying the phone. It looks very promising.

[@amira.ismail8004]

Glad you got sponsored

[@akshatjain4776]

A question - How good is the haptic feedback of this device?

[@EsteBandido_YT]

Nokia should take notes from Google and its Pixel 5, Pixel 3a and 4a work. Keeping it simple. Not a flagship processor, but a 2nd tier processor and keep only the functional cameras: no macro, and choose between zoom or ultra-wide, along with the normal sensor. No gimmicks since Google is working the software out.

[@georgeharizanov6094]

Dear Mr Nokia, maybe you can answer this. Just tried S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro against my X20. Why can't these super expensive phones really make as nice and natural photos as the Nokia phones (X20 in this case).. Both Samsung and Google severly overprocess the end result.. They are both going back to the store. And another question, is the X30 selfie camera better than the one in X20? I mean I watch these videos, reviews and whatnot and you get super photos on them from the latest offerings from the big boys but when I put my hands on one of them it's big dissapointment. Are they shipping less quality stuff to the masses? I mean it's the same story. Every couple of years I would be tempted to try something new thinking the big guys finally caught up with Nokia and try 2-3 phones only to be disappointed and go back to my Nokia. I can tolerate Nokia not having good zooms but I can't tolerate overprocessed, unnatural photos.. And why can't Nokia slap a good zoom on theirs?

[@AbdullaZaki]

Because unfortunately the current current in smartphone photography is overprocessed images, and reviewers will rate a camera phone highly if it produces "too good to be real" images, so brands are stuck in this cycle. Its for this exact reason Nokia camera phones aren't considered "amazing" by the tech community, because their processing is pretty subtle. I think the selfie camera on the X30 is better than the one on the X20. Nokia doesn't make any high end devices right now, and barely any midrange devices come with zoom lenses these days. Its simply a cost cutting measure to be competitive in other aspects.

[@georgeharizanov6094]

@@AbdullaZaki Thanks for your answer, Abdulla. Yes, it seems the goal is to make pictures that look good on the tiny phone. I have tried many phones, they all overprocess. I am amazed that years ago with the Lumias we had much better picture quality and today's phones don't even come close. I still keep my 950XL for that reason and I also had 1020 which was another amazing phone. The other day I was looking at photos from the time I owned Galaxy S3. To be honest, Samsung didn't make much progress in picture quality all these years from S3 to S22! And something elese, Nokia 9 which I also owned also overprocesses a bit, but end result is not as ugly by today's standards.

[@georgeharizanov6094]

Just did a quick test between X20 and Pixel 7 Pro.. shooting RAW.. For the Nokia there isn't a big difference between the RAW and the JPEG. The Google phone on the other hand produces what looks like a terrible RAW image so this tells me that significant processing happens after that.. strange.. I didn't expect such big difference between RAW files.

[@AbdullaZaki]

@@georgeharizanov6094 that's exactly it. Nokia has very subtle processing generally speaking, though on X30 its more aggressive than before..

[@georgeharizanov6094]

@@AbdullaZaki Well, I come to Nokia for that natural photo look. Don't know what the future holds but if they change that I won't be happy. I hope they stick to the Lumia standard.

[@bmuller1119]

So, it doesn't use patented Nokia PureView oversampling tech as we know and love it on the 808PV and Lumia 1020, right?

[@AbdullaZaki]

Modern phone use the same idea. I don't know about the technicalities behind the software, but this also combined 4 pixels into 1 for your shots. Differences in how its implemented versus old Nokia pureview phones is unclear

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

I have the G-20, and I am quite content with it, it's good for the price I paid for it.

[@conspiracybising94]

for now I'll pass until they bring back all the proper features that should have in midrange lineup..

[@Verhotanko46]

And those are?

[@ayomidejoseph3740]

@@Verhotanko46 except for stereo speakers, its performance is not up to competitions, and it's price is on the high side

[@harishbista7525]

This is upper mid range device. I think you are going more for specs rather than the proper optimization.

[@Revtiva]

For example, using Snapdragon 778G instead of 695 for better picture & video recording quality. 778G also has the same stability as 695 when optimized.

[@funny_thingz]

Love it