Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 23/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3119308
Geekbench Single 321 3041
Geekbench Multi 1128 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1600x720 1828x2584
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 185 g 199 g
Launch price $199
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +89.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (50/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (45/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.