Nokia 5.3 vs Poco F8
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Nokia 5.3
Poco F8
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $499 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nokia 5.3 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Poco F8?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Poco F8?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.