Nokia 5.3 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 23/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Nokia 5.3
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $469
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $469 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Nokia 5.3 was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.