Nokia 5.3
#3358
ZTE nubia RedMagic
#3370Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.3
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
46.146.0
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 ZTE nubia RedMagic has a smaller 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the RedMagic is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 665 in the Nokia 5.3.
- The camera on the RedMagic is also more advanced with a 24 MP rear sensor versus the 13 MP on the Nokia, although both support 4K video recording.
- The Nokia 5.3 has a slightly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3800 mAh in the RedMagic, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Nokia using Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic frame, while the RedMagic employs a more premium aluminum back and frame.
- Finally, the Nokia 5.3 runs on Android 10 with an upgrade path, while the RedMagic operates on an older Android 8.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5.3
ZTE nubia RedMagic
General
Release Date
2020, March 19
2018
Announced
2020, March 19
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic
Display
Size
6.55"
6"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
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)
158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
185 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cyan, Sand, Charcoal
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes