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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Realme 5i
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).
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
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme 5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
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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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 5i (43/100 vs 22/100).