Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 14

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 329,457).

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 10
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 62
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 193g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $599

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Xiaomi 14
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 329457 2363726
Geekbench Single 321 2200
Geekbench Multi 1128 7000
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 2670x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 138
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 193 g
Launch price $199 $599
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 +86.1%
2363726 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 14 leads Nokia 5.3 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Xiaomi 14
$599

Launch price difference: $400. Nokia 5.3 was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (71/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (65/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 14?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 14?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.