Nokia 5.3 vs OnePlus 15
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 23/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
OnePlus 15
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nokia 5.3 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nokia 5.3 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (89/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the OnePlus 15?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.