Nokia 5.3 vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi A3 leads — 36/100 vs 23/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi A3 has the bigger battery (4030 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 5.3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.3
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4030 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Xiaomi Mi A3 scores 13 points higher (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (39/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably better than the Nokia 5.3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Xiaomi Mi A3 (66/100 vs 32/100).