Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 23/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 60 points (83/100 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 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $771

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 60 points higher (83/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).

Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.3 Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3001049
Geekbench Single 321 2798
Geekbench Multi 1128 10104
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 213 g
Launch price $199 $771
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +89.0%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.3
$199
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Launch price difference: $572. Nokia 5.3 was $572 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (80/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 60 points (83/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.