Updated On: 27th October 2021
Nokia 5.3
7.4 Expert Score
Nokia used to be one of the biggest brand names in the smartphone business before falling off the face of the earth once the competition picked up from Apple and other Android manufacturers. But it took a Chinese company named HMD Global to revive the giant and we can firmly state that the company is back for good. Not only has Nokia consistently released devices to the smartphone world consistently, it has done a great job of it by keeping the designs interesting, sending updates out on time, and keeping the pricing attractive. The latest Nokia model to grab attention is the Nokia 5.3, which falls in the budget segment. The display on the Nokia 5.3 is a 6.55-inch IPS LCD panel offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a water drop notch on it for the front camera. A Snapdragon 665 chipset takes care of the computing tasks for the Nokia 5.3. You get 3GB of RAM paired with 64 gigs of storage space. On the back of the phone, you have a quad-camera setup with a 13MP primary shooter, a 5MP ultrawide snapper, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth camera. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper. The battery on the Nokia 5.3 is impressive as it has a capacity of 4000mAh but unfortunately it does not support fast charging of any kind and is restricted to 10W charging. Some of the popular Nokia mobile phones include the Nokia 3.4 and, Nokia 2.3.
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Key Specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
- 4 GB RAM
- 64 GB internal storage
- 4000 mAh battery
- Quad (13+5+2+2) MP Rear, 8 MP Front Camera
- 6.55 inches (16.64 cm)
- Dual, Nano-Nano SIM
- Android v10 (Q)
Nokia 5.3 Price in India
Last known price of Nokia 5.3 was Rs. 10,999.
Nokia 5.3: Pros & Cons
7.4
out of 10
MSP SCORE
- Good Stuff
- No Bloatware
- The Promise of regular software updates
- Excellent performance and solid battery life
- Bad Stuff
- Average camera performance
- No video stabilisation
- Slow charging
Verdict
The USP (universal selling point) of the Nokia 5.3 is its Stock Android experience and promise of regular software updates. Although the device has built-in four cameras on the rear, it turns out to be an average performer. However, there are better options available in the market.
Nokia 5.3 Details
6.55-inch IPS LCD Display, Water Drop Notch
The 6.55-inch LCD screen offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels at a pixel density of 268 ppi. The display has a water drop notch at the top for the selfie camera and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It has a max brightness of 450 nits and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Snapdragon 665, Rear Quad Camera
The Snapdragon 665 SoC is a dependable and stable chipset and was seen in many of the popular budget range devices from last year. Nokia has decided to equip the 5.3 with this very chipset so you can look forward to decent performance, though you may not win global gaming tournaments. It comes with an Adreno 610 unit that takes care of all graphics processing. You get 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory and the phone runs on Android One, which is currently offering Android 10. The rear camera setup looks stylish and has decent specs — there is a 13MP primary camera, a 5MP ultrawide shooter, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. On the front you have an 8MP selfie snapper for pics and video calls. You can only shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps with front and rear cameras.
4000mAh Battery, Connectivity
The battery on the Nokia 5.3 offers a backup of 4000mAh which is good enough for average users. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band WiFi, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and A-GPS. The Nokia 5.3 has a USB Type-C port as well as a 3.5mm port for wired earphones. A fingerprint sensor is present on the rear of the phone.
Nokia 5.3 Specifications
Summary
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Display | 6.55 inches (16.64 cms) |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Front Camera | Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera) |
| Rear Camera | Quad (13 MP, f/1.8 Camera + 5 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP Camera + 2 MP, depth Camera) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| RAM | 4 GB |
General
| Launch Date | September 1, 2020 |
| Dimensions | 6.47 x 3.02 x 0.33 inch (164.3 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm) |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Build | Back: Plastic |
| Colors | Cyan, Sand, Charcoal |
Processor
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| No of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
Software
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | Android One |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated) |
Display
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Size | 6.55 inches (16.64 cms) |
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Waterdrop notch |
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 82.3 % |
| Pixel Density | 268 pixels per inch (ppi) |
Camera
| Rear | Quad (13 MP, f/1.8 Camera + 5 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP Camera + 2 MP, depth Camera) |
| Flash | Rear (LED Flash) |
| Front | Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera) |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Video | Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Charging speed | 20% to 100% in 02h 26m 52s (in-house tested) |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes with ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.2 |
| Network | 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| NFC Chipset | Yes |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Rear |
| Other Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.
The latest Nokia 5.3 news
Nokia 1, 5.1 Plus, 5.3 start receiving December security update
Nokia has rolled out the December security patch for Nokia 1, 5.1 Plus, and 5.3. The three smartphones were already running on the November security update. Users need to go to the device settings to check for the December security patch. The update log does not specify anything specific new that has been introduced. See More
Nokia 6.3 with Snapdragon 675/670 SoC, Zeiss-branded Quad Camera Setup Tipped to Launch Soon
It is believed that the phone will be placed above the upcoming Nokia 5.3 and replace the current Nokia 6.2.See More
Nokia 5.3 to be Available in 4GB and 6GB RAM Options in India
HMD Global is reportedly in the works to launch its Nokia 5.3 smartphone in India this month. It is reported that the smartphone could be available in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM options in the country.See More
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Nokia 5.3 Price in India is Rs. 10,999 as on 27th October 2021 08:23:26
