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Nokia 5

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3.9
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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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3.6 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
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Pros

  • the day-to-day experience is fine
  • reliable and quick enough
  • smartphone looks elegant and classy - Scandinavian design at

Cons

  • quality drops as it starts to get darker
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 720, 1280 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 282 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 8 Mpx

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Nokia 5 - Pros & Cons

Nokia 5

Pros

  • the day-to-day experience is fine
  • reliable and quick enough
  • smartphone looks elegant and classy - Scandinavian design at
  • Nokia 5 actually performs quite splendidly in day to day use
  • the colours are rich and vibrant and the maximum brightness is high enough to cope with bright sunlight
  • there is good amount of detail and dynamic range is decent for the price
  • The buttons are well placed and easy to reach
  • The unibody chassis is solid and effective
  • Photos looked crisp
  • with nice color representation
  • handsome design

Cons

  • quality drops as it starts to get darker
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Nokia 5 only has 16GB of storage out of the box
  • Built-in memory is not huge
  • Limited time amaysim offer
  • the phone tends to cull apps from its RAM fairly often
  • a slow shutterspeed can lead to mixed results
  • just too visible on some phones - like the Apple iPhone 6s
  • Nokia has left completely untouched

Nokia 5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
282 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.4 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Nokia 5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 7.1
CPU clock speed1.4 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 505
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/3"
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.89 in
Width2.85 in
Depth0.34 in
Weight5.64 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution720 x 1280 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density282.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
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Front camera
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Silver
  • White
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profileA2DP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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Nokia 5 Nokia - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.6
Based on 11 reviews
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Nokia 5 Great for everyday essentials
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CNET
Published: 15.07.2017
Great for everyday essentials

This Android phone’s got a fingerprint reader and a battery that'll get you through the day.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 review
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Android Authority
Published: 16.08.2017
Nokia 5 review

The Nokia 5 is a budget phone that doesn't look or feel cheap. The specs somewhat let it down though, so is this the affordable phone for you?

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 05.08.2017
Nokia 5 Smartphone Review
4.1

Nokia is back: With the Nokia 5, the Finnish manufacturer offers a mid-range smartphone, which is equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HD display, the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC and the current Android 7.1.1. Under the pretty hood are a 13-megapixel camera, LTE Cat.4, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB storage.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 Review: Is Affordable Android In A Stylish Case A Smart Return To Form?
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Forbes
Published: 02.08.2017
Nokia 5 Review: Is Affordable Android In A Stylish Case A Smart Return To Form?

Is Nokia's first slew of Android phones enough for the Finnish favorite to win back our hearts?

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 review: Pricing, specs, features compared | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 24.09.2018
Nokia 5 review: Pricing, specs, features compared | Finder
2.5

Nokia's mid-range Android handset might be the best of the bunch, but it's fighting in a very crowded budget space.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 Review
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WhistleOut
Published: 14.08.2017
Nokia 5 Review
3.8

The Nokia 5 is an affordable smartphone that nails the essentials. Occasional performance hitches aside, the $329 device feels like it could command a higher price tag, and Nokia's commitment to rolling out monthly security updates makes the Nokia 5 standout from the crowd.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 quick review: A classy, compact mid-range phone with stock Android
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India Today
Published: 09.09.2017
Nokia 5 quick review: A classy, compact mid-range phone with stock Android

At Rs 12,499, the Nokia 5 comes with a 720p 5.2-inch display, a gorgeous full metal chassis, bloat free stock Android and the promise of timely updates.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 Price in India, Full Specifications & Features - 2nd July 2022 | Digit
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Nokia 5 Price in India, Full Specifications & Features - 2nd July 2022 | Digit

Nokia 5 price in India is Rs 5199. This phone is loaded with 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Internal storage and 3000 battery. Check Nokia 5 mobile specifications, expert reviews, FAQs, user ratings, photos and prices on various online stores.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 (3GB RAM): Latest Price, Full Specification and Features | Nokia 5 (3GB RAM) Smartphone Comparison, Review and Rating - Tech2 Gadgets
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Nokia 5 (3GB RAM): Latest Price, Full Specification and Features | Nokia 5 (3GB RAM) Smartphone Comparison, Review and Rating - Tech2 Gadgets

Nokia 5 (3GB RAM) Smartphone - Here you can check Nokia 5 (3GB RAM) latest price, camera, battery, ram, storage, memory other specifications and features online. Nokia 5 (3GB RAM) Comparison, review and rating.

Nokia 5 Nokia 5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.11.2017
Nokia 5 review
3.5

This low-cost Nokia demands patience

Nokia 5 Nokia C5 Endi Review
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PCMAG
Published: 23.07.2020
Nokia C5 Endi Review
4.0

The Nokia C5 Endi offers Cricket customers solid performance and all-day battery life at an affordable price.

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