Google Pixel 9 vs Nokia 5.3

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $799 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 10/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 329,457).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $199 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nokia 5.3, the Google Pixel 9 scores 40 points higher (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Nokia 5.3
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 1561427 329457
Geekbench Single 1850 321
Geekbench Multi 4900 1128
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2424x1080 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W 10W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 185 g
Price $799 $199
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
10/100 -373.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Nokia 5.3 by 373.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Nokia 5.3
$199

Price difference: $600. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $600.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (33/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (68/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (96/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 10/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.