Nokia 5.3 vs Realme realme V23i

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme realme V23i leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.

The Realme realme V23i 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 realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?

  • Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i 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 realme V23i, the Realme realme V23i scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i 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 realme V23i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1600x720 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 185 g
Price $199
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.3
$199
Realme realme V23i
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 realme V23i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme realme V23i?

The Realme realme V23i 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 realme V23i?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme realme V23i?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.