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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 20A leads — 27/100 vs 23/100 (a 4-point difference). 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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Realme Narzo 20A
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- 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 Narzo 20A, the Realme Narzo 20A scores 4 points higher (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A 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 Narzo 20A is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme Narzo 20A are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A 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 52/100).
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 | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Narzo 20A
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Narzo 20A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 20A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme Narzo 20A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 20A
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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 Narzo 20A is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme Narzo 20A are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 20A 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 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Realme Narzo 20A 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 Narzo 20A?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme Narzo 20A — 27/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme Narzo 20A?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme Narzo 20A (43/100 vs 22/100).