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 (1,135,878 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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: 1135878 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 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 (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (64/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3537 | |
| 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
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Nokia 5.3 by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (64/100 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 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.