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.

The Motorola Moto G8 edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 56
Value for money
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
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).

Motorola Moto G8: The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8
Price unknown
Nokia 5.3
$199
Detailed category analysis
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?

The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.