Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 23/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Better portability (62/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Nokia 5.3 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 62 points (85/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.