Nokia 5.3
#2333
ZTE nubia RedMagic
#2806Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.3
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
73.178.5
Camera
38.138.1
Display
70.658.9
Battery
28.127.1
Build
86.780.4
Connectivity
62.165.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.946.0
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
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, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Cyan, Sand, Charcoal
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass