Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $199 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 23/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1639
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nokia 5.3 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1440. Nokia 5.3 was $1440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Nokia 5.3 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.