Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Nokia 5.3 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (89/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.