Nokia 5.3 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 23/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 59 points higher (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nokia 5.3 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nokia 5.3 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (65/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 59 points (82/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.