Nokia 5.3 vs OnePlus 16
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 23/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
OnePlus 16
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 72 points higher (95/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (95/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nokia 5.3 by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (95/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 72 points (95/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the OnePlus 16?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.