Nokia 5.3 vs Realme C30s

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 (2020) and the Realme C30s (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C30s leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C30s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't.

The Realme C30s edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
Realme C30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 186g

  • Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme C30s, the Realme C30s scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Realme C30s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, Realme UI Go
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 186 g
Price $199
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.3
$199
Realme C30s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme C30s?

The Realme C30s edges out the Nokia 5.3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme C30s?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme C30s — 11/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme C30s?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.