Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nokia 5.3

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $1099 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 53/100 vs 10/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 221g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 43 points (53/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 88
Battery 46
Design 23
Value for money 34
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5060 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (88/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $199 vs $1099

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Nokia 5.3, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 43 points higher (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (96/100 vs 34/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Nokia 5.3
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 1585585 329457
Geekbench Single 1900 321
Geekbench Multi 5200 1128
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2992x1344 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 37W 10W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 221 g 185 g
Price $1099 $199
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
46
battery
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
53/100
1585585 AnTuTu
Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
10/100 -381.3%
329457 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Nokia 5.3 by 381.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
Nokia 5.3
$199

Price difference: $900. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $900.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (26/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (88/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (46/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (68/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (96/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Nokia 5.3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 43 points (53/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Nokia 5.3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Nokia 5.3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Nokia 5.3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Nokia 5.3?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.