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).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $469

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +87.5%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Launch price difference: $270. Nokia 5.3 was $270 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.