Nokia 5.3 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $199 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 10/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Nokia 5.3
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $199 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 58 points higher (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (53/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $199 | $401 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $202. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $202.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (53/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (71/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 58 points (68/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.