Nokia 5.3 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $199 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 23/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 27 points (50/100 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 Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1799

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (20/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 27 points higher (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (62/100 vs 43/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 329457 1119714
Geekbench Single 321 1488
Geekbench Multi 1128 3373
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1600x720 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 30W
Main camera 13 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 185 g 211 g
Launch price $199 $1799
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +70.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Nokia 5.3 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1600. Nokia 5.3 was $1600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (63/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (62/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on camera score (20/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.