Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $199 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 23/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $845
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 69 points higher (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nokia 5.3 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $646. Nokia 5.3 was $646 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.