Nokia 5.3 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 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
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Nokia 5.3 by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (76/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (53/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.