Nokia 5.3 vs Realme 14
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $199 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 23/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't.
Nokia 5.3
Realme 14
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $229
- Overall rating 23/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 31 points higher (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Realme 14 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $229 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Nokia 5.3 by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Nokia 5.3 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (58/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme 14?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme 14?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use.