Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 23/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 309g).
Nokia 5.3
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 185g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $2899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 46 points higher (69/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100; 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 Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (63/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $2899 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nokia 5.3 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2700. Nokia 5.3 was $2700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (70/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (63/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.