Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $199 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 57/100 vs 10/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 329,457).
Nokia 5.3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Cheaper: $199 vs $1099
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 47 points higher (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (30/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (30/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (96/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $199 | $1099 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $900. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $900.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (30/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (23/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 47 points (57/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.