Nokia 8.3 5G
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 24 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 25 scores (from 47 reviews)
Reviews for the Nokia 8.3 5G
The Nokia 8.3 5G arrives with some delay, and unfortunately, this is also noticeable on the phone with which Nokia wants to shake up the upper class: In this way, there is no 90 Hz display and no Wi-Fi 6. At least the smartphone is 5G capable and classy, but is that enough?
Source: DxOMark
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G shows very few frame drops at 30 fps and 60 fps, and our testers observed no frame drops when playing video games, but motion blur is very visible. Touch is mostly accurate on the entire display surface, but the device lacks smoothness. While the Nokia 8.3 5G ignores ghost touches on its edges in portrait orientation, it does not do so when in landscape mode. Further, aliasing is quite visible when playing video games. But the device manages judder well at 24, 30, and 60 fps, and is flicker-free.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2021
Source: Tom's Guide
Archive.org versionA decent price for some excellent hardware and software should make the Nokia 8.3 5G a better option than it feels like. But other phones like the Pixel 5, OnePlus 8 and Galaxy S20 FE offer more for the same price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Htxt Africa
Archive.org versionAn all-around great value for money mid-range phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G just happens to also boast support for all existing 5G bands, which is something that most flagship phones don't even do. Even if you don't care for 5G, at R13 999 (RRP), you're getting a supremely well put together mobile device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: DxOMark
Archive.org versionHMD Global, the owners of the Nokia smartphone brand, has shown some laudable willingness to experiment with the imaging technologies of its phones at the high end (even if the results can be mixed). But in the mid-range Nokia 8.3 5G, the company goes for a traditional camera configuration that looks fairly good on paper but fails to impress in practice. While potentially interesting as a reasonably powerful phone with 5G and a pure Android OS uncluttered by manufacturer modifications, imaging is not a particular strength of the Nokia when compared to the competition.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/18/2020
Source: Ausdroid
Archive.org versionWhile a bit more expensive than 5G options from brands like Motorola, it feels like it’s worth the extra money with a solid build quality, better photography experience, and a better software experience with longer promised update tail. Nokia’s continued delivery of the Android One program makes the 8.3 5G worthy of consideration.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G is a competent mid-range phone that gets pretty much all the basics right. The only downside is that it targets a very busy space in the market full of handsets with more developed feature sets, like the Pixel 5 and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Central
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G is Nokia's one and only flagship offering for the U.S. this year, and unfortunately, it's too little too late for the company. This isn't a terrible phone by any means — offering good performance, long battery life, and a striking design — but it just doesn't hold up to the rest of the competition. You could buy the Nokia 8.3 5G and have a decent time with it, but when you can spend the same amount or less money for a vastly better alternative, it's hard to make an argument in Nokia's favor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionThere’s a specific sort of user that’ll enjoy the Nokia 8.3 5G. This device is also set for release with Verizon in a slightly different configuration – mostly to enable mmWave 5G – with the device called “Nokia 8 V 5G UW”. Barring unforeseen tweaking done to that phone by Verizon, this review should serve as a basic preview for that phone, too. The Nokia 8.3 5G is a great smartphone. It looks great and it feels great. Its value is based in simplicity mixed with forward-aimed connectivity and guarantees for quality in both hardware and software (with the updates to boot!) This configuration of the Nokia 8.3 5G was priced at around $700 USD when this review was first published.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: 9to5google
Archive.org versionMaybe not quite the utility tool that James Bond really needed...
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2020
Source: G Style Magazine
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 has much to like and I believe firmly holds its ground against others in this tier and price range. While not the cheapest 765G chipset phone out there, it’s also not the most expensive either. I would suggest opting for the 8GB/128GB model just for that extra oomph and if you need more storage, invest in an SD Card, which are very cheap these days.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2020
Source: Daily Star
Archive.org versionAlso, while it’s unfair to compare a £500 phone to a £1,200 one, I did notice the fluidity of moving through the app ecosystem wasn’t as good as my normal iPhone 11 Pro and the screen did jerk a few times as I tried to snappily and speedily change from one app to the other in quick succession.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G isn’t the most exciting phone you’ll read about this year, but with strong specs and a large screen there’s plenty here to appeal to those looking to upgrade to 5G with a handset that won’t break the bank. That said, a meager storage offering and an annoying Google Assistant button mean it’s not a device without its frustrations.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G hits a lot of the features Nokia phones are known for: good value, a decent camera, and a clean software experience. If you want to get involved with 5G but want to spend as little money as possible, then this is a phone worth looking at.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G feels like a good phone that's arrived at the wrong time. It's impressive as many similar phones are, with good design, a nice display and plenty of power. But it's let down by a price that's high and a camera system that's not great.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Nokia 8.3 5G, though not perfect, offers something unique for mid-range buyers with an interest in videography. The all-day battery life, big display and stunning rear all help too!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: A1 Blog
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2021
Source: Tech Stage
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2021
Source: Computerbild
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Inside Handy
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2020
Source: Teltarif
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; support 5G. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2020
Source: Computerbild
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Long battery life; big screen. Negative: Average cameras; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2020
Source: Computerbild
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Long battery life; big screen. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2020
Source: Comprar Tec
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Support 5G; nice display; decent hardware; large battery capacity; decent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/19/2020
Source: AndroidWorld.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% features: 80% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Tutto Android
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; support 5G. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2020
Source: Computer Totaal
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: AndroidWorld.nl
NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; excellent cameras; powerful hardware; support 5G; nice display. Negative: Short battery life; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2020
Source: Les Mobiles
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android.com.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tabletowo
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Komputerswiat
PL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Support 5G. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2020
Source: Antyweb
PL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Plastic case; poor cameras; no stereo speakers; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Cell Phones
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Premium design; excellent cameras; powerful processor; support 5G; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2020
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: High performance; excellent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Source: FPT shop
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Excellent cameras; great display; good speakers; powerful hardware; support 5G; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2020
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Big screen; nice quad cameras; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2020
Source: FPT shop
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful processor; excellent cameras; support 5G. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2020
Source: Genk
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful processor; nice cameras; support 5G; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2020
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Excellent cameras; support 5G; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Source: Tek.no
NO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Dinside
NO→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Large screen; high performance; nice design; headphone jack; long battery life. Negative: Unsupported waterproof; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/27/2020
Source: Mere Mobil.dk
DA→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Mobil.se
SV→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Arena IT
→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 68% price: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
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With the latest Nokia 8.3 5G, the company has announced its first big step into the world of 5G. While it is worth mentioning that the Nokia 8.3 5G is not the most exciting phone this year, it has strong specs and a large screen, so there is plenty here to appeal to those looking to upgrade to 5G with a handset that will not break the bank. In terms of its design, the Nokia 8.3 5G is similar to HMD Global’s Nokia handsets from previous years, including a metal central logo and Gorilla Glass on the rear of the phone. The phone also comes with a ‘refracted light’ design that gives it a unique look rather than just a solid colour. The phone comes in only one colour, called Polar Night, that carries shades of blue. The overall unique finish definitely gives the phone an eye-catching look.
As far as the display is concerned, this phone has been equipped with a 6.81-inch Full-HD+ screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9. This simply means that the screen is obviously taller than those on most handsets, giving the user a bigger screen without the phone feeling too large in the hand. While the Full-HD resolution does not promise a picture as sharp and detailed as seen on a QHD device, it is fine for day-to-day tasks and viewing. However, it is a bit of a shame that HMD Global stuck with a 60Hz display refresh rate on the Nokia 8.3 5G, when even some mid-range phones are getting smoother-looking displays of 90Hz or above these days. There is also a punch-hole for the selfie camera in the top-left corner of the display, but it is fairly unobtrusive.
In terms of its cameras, the rear camera array on the Nokia 8.3 5G includes a 64MP f/1.89 main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an aperture of f/2.2, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. While this setup does not quite match the penta-lens array on the Nokia 9 PureView, all the cameras create shots that look good enough for sharing on social media, especially the main camera which produces rather sharp and colourful images. Auto mode is capable of capturing nice-looking daytime shots in good lighting. Apart from that, there is also a night mode, but it is definitely not as impressive as similar modes on many other phones, like the Google Pixel 4a. For selfies, there is a 24MP shooter on the front of the Nokia 8.3 5G that manages to capture impressive-looking snaps and performs well for video calls, too.
In terms of its processor, the Nokia 8.3 5G has been equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 chipset with either 6 GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage or 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage. As for the battery, the phone carries a 4,500mAh battery that can be quickly recharged. Overall, this is a great phone to be explored, depending on individual needs and preferences.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 620: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 765 and 765G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2. The 765G variant is 10% faster than the one integrated in the 765 and 20% faster than the Adreno 618 predecessor.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 765G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 475 cores (one fast ARM Cortex-A76 prime core at up to 2.4 GHz, one A76 gold core at 2.2 GHz and 6 small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz). As one of the first SoCs it also integrates a 5G modem (Snapdragon X52 up to 3,7 / 1,6 Mbps down- and upload, mmWave and Sub-6 support). The processor is manufactured in the modern and energy efficient 7nm EUV process at Samsung. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.81":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» 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.
72.72%: 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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