Nokia 5.3 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 (2020) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 10/100. Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nokia 5.3
Realme V21
- Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
The Nokia 5.3 and the Realme V21 received the same MobileRank rating — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 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 V21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | $199 | — |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
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 V21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Realme V21?
Both devices scored 10/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme V21.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Realme V21?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Realme V21?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.