Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $199 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 23/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $986
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $787. Nokia 5.3 was $787 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 69 points (92/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.