The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 5.3, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Peak Display Brightness
- 450 nits
- against 400 nits
Nokia 5.4, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, aptX Adaptive, LE
- against A2DP, LE, aptX
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 50 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 171,000 | 196,099 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Sand, Black, Bronze, Grey | Black, Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.3 mm | 161 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 181 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ Best value | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, aptX Adaptive, LE Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.03 W/kg | 0.68 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.7 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, aptX Adaptive, LE, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | 5.3 | 5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1234, TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229 | TA-1333, TA-1340, TA-1337, TA-1328, TA-1325 |
