Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 23/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 59 points higher (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (93/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nokia 5.3 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Nokia 5.3 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (93/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (63/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 59 points (82/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.