Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 23/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 5.3 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
Nokia 5.3
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Overall rating 23/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 43 points higher (66/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Nokia 5.3 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Nokia 5.3 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 43 points (66/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.