Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 10/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Nokia 5.3 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.