Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.3 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/24/2020 10:43 PM, updated: 11/4/2021 5:48 AM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Nokia 5.3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)

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!

13 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	vs	9 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.55"13% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP22% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)28% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels114% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+435 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model names	Nokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Huawei
Release date	4/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/2020	3/19/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	450nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India: 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP macro 2MP depth	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand • Android One • 2.5D glass screen	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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