Nokia 5.3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 23/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 329,457).
Nokia 5.3
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Lighter: 185g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1295
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1295 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1096. Nokia 5.3 was $1096 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (54/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.