Nokia 5.3 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $199 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 23/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $970
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 67 points higher (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nokia 5.3 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $771. Nokia 5.3 was $771 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 67 points (90/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.