Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 23/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Nokia 5.3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Overall rating 23/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 46 points higher (69/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (39/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 46 points (69/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.