Nokia 5.3 vs Realme 5
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 5 leads — 28/100 vs 23/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't.
Nokia 5.3
Realme 5
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (15/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme 5, the Realme 5 scores 5 points higher (28/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 5 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Realme 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 5 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme 5?
The Realme 5 edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme 5?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme 5 — 28/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme 5?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use.