Nokia 5.3 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Nokia 5.3
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $729
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 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 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $729 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nokia 5.3 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Nokia 5.3 was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.