Nokia 5.3 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $199 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 23/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 329,457).
Nokia 5.3
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $350
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 41 points higher (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $350 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nokia 5.3 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. Nokia 5.3 was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (76/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (68/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 41 points (64/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.