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 — 66/100 vs 23/100 (a 43-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 (1,519,456 vs 329,457).

The Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 43 points (66/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 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 (74/100 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 43 points higher (66/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (74/100 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 (74/100 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).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 329457 1519456
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
12
camera
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +78.3%
1519456 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 V leads Nokia 5.3 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (74/100 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 43 points (66/100 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 — 66/100.

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 (74/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.