Nokia 5.3 vs Realme 5i

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 5i leads — 27/100 vs 23/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i 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 5i doesn't.

The Realme 5i edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Realme 5i
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 195g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Realme 5i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Better camera (13/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme 5i, the Realme 5i scores 4 points higher (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 5i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 5i and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 5i: The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Realme 5i
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 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 10 Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm
Weight 185 g 195 g
Launch price $199
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Realme 5i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Realme 5i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Realme 5i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme 5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Realme 5i Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
27/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Realme 5i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 5i and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (43/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme 5i?

The Realme 5i edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme 5i?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme 5i — 27/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme 5i?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.