Nokia 5.3 vs OnePlus Nord 2T

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $199 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 28/100 vs 10/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Nokia 5.3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 84
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g
  • Cheaper: $199 vs $380

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 18 points higher (28/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 OnePlus Nord 2T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Price $199 $380
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.3
$199
OnePlus Nord 2T
$380

Price difference: $181. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $181.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Nokia 5.3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on camera score (37/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.