Nokia 5.3 vs Realme Neo7 Turbo

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $199 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 23/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 47 points (70/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $270

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 47 points higher (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Realme Neo7 Turbo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
AnTuTu 329457 2502910
Geekbench Single 321 2233
Geekbench Multi 1128 7478
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1280x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm
Weight 185 g 205 g
Launch price $199 $270
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100 +86.8%
2502910 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Nokia 5.3 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270

Launch price difference: $71. Nokia 5.3 was $71 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (35/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 47 points (70/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.