Nokia 5
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix AF, 1,12 µm, f/2, 84 degrees field of view
Pricecompare
Average of 38 scores (from 64 reviews)
Reviews for the Nokia 5
Successful comeback. After the divorce from Microsoft, Nokia has already come back with several new smartphones. With the 5.2-inch Nokia 5 mid-range model, the manufacturer scored promptly, since there is much to like and only little not to like in its offerings.
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We’ve long been lovers of the Moto G series for the top pick in the budget Android category, but the Nokia 5 knocks it off the top spot. With a better camera, better performance and a stunning design, we are blown away by the low price tag offered here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
Overall I would say the Nokia 5 has its flaws, but on the whole it could be a whole lot worse. As a first time user will it be sufficient. However for someone who may be looking for something with more raw power and performance then it might be worth looking at what other device might be available for under $400-$500 market range.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We’ve long been lovers of the Moto G series for the top pick in the budget Android category, but the Nokia 5 knocks it off the top spot. With a better camera, better performance and a stunning design, we are blown away by the low price tag offered here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadget Diary Archive.org version
Priced at 12,499 INR, the Nokia 5 can be recommended to the basic users, simply because of the limited RAM and storage. At the same time, its premium build quality and iconic branding will certainly appeal to many buyers. So if you don’t play high-end games on your smartphone or indulge in heavy multitasking and want a Nokia Smartphone, you can consider Nokia 5 as an option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2017
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
To help meet its price target, Nokia has prioritised hardware design and robustness over processor speed and storage space, and also opted for a simple camera setup and a moderate-resolution screen. The inclusion of a fingerprint scanner is welcome the face of such compromises.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
I always find it tricky to review budget devices like this. When you spend this little – €189 to be exact – you know that you’re not likely to get the very best design, specs, and camera. Instead you need to choose which of these things matters most to you and where you want the limited budget to go. The Nokia 5 is for those people to whom looks matter more than specs and performance. If you want a phone that will serve as a bit more of a fashion statement and look good when you use it, then this might be a solid choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 65% display: 65% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It's the best-looking phone at its price point, but isn't as sharp in use as its rivals. Battery life struggles when pushed, and load times can be lengthy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/14/2017
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
All things considered, the Nokia 5 is a pretty smartphone that comes with a clean and up-to-date software, but ultimately disappoints in terms of performance. Some people will undoubtedly find it – as well as its €190 ($222) price tag – appealing, but it certainly isn't the best budget phone on the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The Nokia 5 certainly gives a good first impression, with its shiny metal unibody, nostalgic design and low asking price. Boot it up and you’re presented with a clean version of Android Nougat, along with expandable storage for filling the phone with your apps and media collection. You even get full fingerprint security and NFC support for contactless payments.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Independent Archive.org version
Overall, this is a highly attractive phone. Though it can’t match the super-fast processors or dual-lens cameras of flagship phones, it looks fantastic and performs better than the price point suggests. With more phones to come, HMD has planted a flag in the sand to indicate that Nokia phones, including this one, are likely to be capable, powerful and great-looking.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2017
Source: Phone World Archive.org version
Nokia 5 is an upgraded version of Nokia 3 and it has fingerprint scanner in it which is a plus point. It has given us positive results in every section and the features are quiet impressive. The device has affordable price value which can target the audience easily because users used to love Nokia a lot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Some makers have a dozen of series of smartphones, a handful of models in each - the new Nokia has just three models, with a 4th one allegedly on the way. But even with these three currently in existence, the reborn Finnish brand covers the low-to-mid tier quite efficiently.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia 5 is the best-looking smartphone at its price point, but in use it’s not quite as sharp as some of its rivals. Battery life struggles when pushed, and you’ll need to be patient, as load times can be lengthy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With a neat design, a low price and power enough for the essentials, the Nokia 5 is budget Android done well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We’re impressed by the Nokia 5, particularly when considering the price tag. It’s good-looking with decent specs and we love addition of Android without overcomplicating it with any sort of overlay. We expect the Nokia 5 could become a really popular choice for anyone in the market for a mid-range phone, and a strong contender for the Moto G5.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
For the price, the Nokia 5 seems to offer an excellent selection of features, but it’s surrounded by equally capable handsets above and below it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
We’re impressed by the Nokia 5, particularly when considering the price tag. It’s good-looking with decent specs and we love addition of Android without overcomplicating it with any sort of overlay. We expect the Nokia 5 could become a really popular choice for anyone in the market for a mid-range phone, and a strong contender for the Moto G5.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Nokia's strategy is to offer a selection of affordable Android smartphones, carrying that Nokia name and giving you a no compromise design and build. That's been achieved and although we don't think that the Nokia 5 is as good looking as the Nokia 6, there's no denying that it feels solid - it's an impressive phone for the asking price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Connect - 10/17
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% features: 69% mobility: 77% ergonomy: 77%
Source: Billiger-telefonieren.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2017
Source: Verivox DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2017
Source: Android TV DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 65% display: 75% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2017
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 74% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 65% workmanship: 75%
Source: Movil Zona ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; high autonomy. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2017
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good display; decent speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2017
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; beautiful design; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pplware PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Geek PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; great built quality; good price. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2017
Source: Esperienza Mobile IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 65% display: 70% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Ridble IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2017
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent hardware; nice display; good cameras; metal case; decent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/17/2017
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; metal case; fast fingerprint sensor; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2017
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent performance; nice built quality; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2017
Source: Nieuwe Mobiel.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; metal case; long battery life. Negative: Poor display; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2017
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 60% mobility: 100%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 55% performance: 50% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; metal case; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2017
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; nice design; metal case; bright display; decent performance; long battery life; good main camera. Negative: Poor selfie camera.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; decent display; good hardware; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen. Negative: Poor display; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 58%
Source: Android Portal SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 75% mobility: 78% workmanship: 80%
Source: Puhelinvertailu →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
430: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X6 LTE (Cat. 4) modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.20":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years.
In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.
71.85%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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