
The ultra-wide-angle camera cannot compete with the main camera, but it makes use of its capabilities to achieve decent picture quality. The night shots are more impressive because the main camera still manages to take sharp and vivid photos, even in very low residual light. But sometimes the contrast is a little low and the details not so rich. The main camera actually takes good pictures in daylight that impress with natural colors. The X30 5G is said to deliver "the best PureView photo experience to date," according to Nokia's own statements, implying that buyers can expect better image quality compared to the average mid-range smartphone. Other special image modes include a tripod mode for long exposures and night shots, and 'Dark Vision' mode for particularly dark environments. It takes good 4 MP shots and is able to produce bokeh effects in portrait mode with the help of AI. Like the main camera, the 16 MP selfie camera, which is housed in a punchhole, combines four adjacent pixels into one. The ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.4) covers a 123° field of view.

The former offers optical image stabilization and takes 12.5 MP photos using 4-in-1 pixel binning. The dual camera system of the X30 5G consists of a 50 MP main camera and a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The smartphone also plays HD web streams thanks to DRM Widevine L1 support.

Instead, an OTG-capable USB-C port that transfers data at USB 2.0 speeds, an FM radio receiver, Bluetooth 5.1 and an NFC chip are included. Unlike its Nokia X20 predecessor, the X30 5G does not have a headphone jack and a microSD slot. If no longer functioning, the smartphones can also be used for spare parts.

According to the manufacturer, older smartphones are either recycled or donated to charity. Once the X30 5G is returned, it is given to another subscriber in line with Nokia's sustainability standards. This is possible via Nokia's subscription model, which is offered at EUR 25 (~US$ 24) per month and can be canceled with a 3-month period of notice. Instead of buying the smartphone, you can also rent it. The second variant may be more interesting, offering 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, but only costing EUR 30 (~US$ 29) more at EUR 549 (~US$ 545). The first variant, with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage, officially costs EUR 519 (~US$ 514). The Nokia X30 5G comes in two storage variants.
