Nokia 5.3
#3358
Sony Xperia XZ2
#3408Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.3
Sony Xperia XZ2
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
46.145.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.758.6
Summary
- The Nokia 5.3 features a larger 6.55-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 has a smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia XZ2 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 665 in the Nokia 5.3.
- The camera on the Xperia XZ2 is also more advanced, with a 19 MP rear camera versus the 13 MP on the Nokia, although both can record 4K video.
- The Nokia 5.3 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3180 mAh in the Xperia XZ2, which may provide longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, but the Nokia 5.3 offers a more recent version with Android One, while the Xperia XZ2 is upgradable to Android 10 from an earlier version.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Nokia utilizing a plastic back and frame, while the Xperia features a more premium glass and aluminum construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5.3
Sony Xperia XZ2
General
Release Date
2020, March 19
2018, April 20
Announced
2020, March 19
2018, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
19 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
Weight
185 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cyan, Sand, Charcoal
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No