Nokia 5.3 vs Realme Narzo 20A

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme Narzo 20A (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. Both devices score the same overall rating of 10/100. Key differences: the Realme Narzo 20A 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 Narzo 20A doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 10/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
Realme Narzo 20A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 195g

  • Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

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

The Nokia 5.3 and the Realme Narzo 20A received the same MobileRank rating — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A 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 Narzo 20A are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme Narzo 20A: The Realme Narzo 20A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Realme Narzo 20A
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 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 10 Android 10, Realme UI
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 164.4×75.4×8.9 mm
Weight 185 g 195 g
Price $199
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Realme Narzo 20A
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 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 Narzo 20A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme Narzo 20A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
10/100
329457 AnTuTu
Realme Narzo 20A Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
10/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.3
$199
Realme Narzo 20A
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 Narzo 20A are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Narzo 20A?

Both devices scored 10/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme Narzo 20A.

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme Narzo 20A?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme Narzo 20A — 10/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme Narzo 20A?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Narzo 20A is a better fit for everyday use.