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Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB) vs Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.3 vs Nokia 3.1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB) 16Points
6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB) Compare Nokia 5.3 X
6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5.3 (64GB/3GB)} 16 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB) vs 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)} 6 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+6.55"9%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)3%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
268 PPI
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Model5.3 (64GB/3GB)3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Other model namesNokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (3GB RAM)Nokia 3.1 Plus (Qualcomm) TA-1124 (Cricket Wireless)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date4/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/202010/1/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1440 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America:
850/900/1700/1900/2100
India:
850/900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP macro
2MP depth
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand
โ€ข Android One
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Colors: Blue, White, Gray
โ€ข Android One

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 5.3 (64GB/3GB)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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