Motorola Moto G8 vs Nokia 5.3
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 leads — 25/100 vs 23/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Nokia 5.3
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (15/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Nokia 5.3, the Motorola Moto G8 scores 2 points higher (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Nokia 5.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Motorola Moto G8 edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia 5.3?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 23/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 over the Nokia 5.3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Moto G8 (39/100 vs 32/100).