Nokia 5.3 vs Vivo X300s

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $723

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (62/100 vs 42/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 329457 3703823
Geekbench Single 321 3228
Geekbench Multi 1128 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 217 g
Launch price $199 $723
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +91.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nokia 5.3 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $524. Nokia 5.3 was $524 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (83/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (62/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Vivo X300s?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Vivo X300s?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.