Nokia 5

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Nokia 5
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Brand Nokia
Developer HMD Global
Manufacturer Foxconn
Slogan Quality in every detail [1]
First released15 August 2017;6 years ago (2017-08-15)
Discontinued27 November 2021;21 months ago (2021-11-27)
Successor Nokia 5.1
Related Nokia 1
Nokia 2
Nokia 3
Nokia 6
Nokia 7
Nokia 8
Type Smartphone
Dimensions149.7 mm (5.89 in) H
72.5 mm (2.85 in) W
8.05 mm (0.317 in) D
8.55 mm (0.337 in) D (including camera bump)
Mass160 g
Operating system Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat"
Current: Android 9.0 "Pie"
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex -A53
GPU Adreno 505
Memory2/3 GB RAM
Storage16 GB
Removable storage microSDXC, expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery3,000 mAh Non-removable, Li-Po
Display5.2 in (130 mm) diagonal IPS LCD
Laminated and polarized, with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
1280x720 px
16:9 aspect ratio, Curved display
Sound3.5 mm headphone jack
Single speaker
Smart amplifier (TFA9891)
Rear camera13 MP PDAF, 1.12 µm pixel size, f/2 aperture, Dual-Tone flash
Front camera 8 MP AF, 1.12 µm, f/2 aperture, FOV 84 degrees
Connectivity Micro USB (USB 2.0), USB OTG, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Data inputs Multi-touch screen
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Digital Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Website Nokia 5

The Nokia 5 is a mid-range Android smartphone by HMD Global. It was announced along with the Nokia 6, Nokia 3, and Nokia 3310 (2017) at the MWC 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. [2]

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Specifications

Hardware

The Nokia 5 has a 5.2-inch LTPS IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC with an octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, 2 or 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using microSD cards up to 256 GB. The phone also has a 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery, a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and 8 MP front-facing camera with auto-focus. It is available in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, and Copper colours. [3]

Software

The Nokia 5 was originally launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. HMD Global has stated that they are providing a bloatware-free version of Android by not providing any unnecessary extra software. The company has also committed to provide regular feature and security updates. [4]

In October 2017, the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update was rolled out for the Nokia 5. [5]

On 12 December 2017, Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, announced on Twitter that users of the Nokia 5 could test Android 8.0 Oreo on their devices by registering on Beta Labs, Nokia's Android beta testing program. [6] The official Android 8.0 Oreo update began rolling out to the Nokia 5 on January 30, 2018. [7]

Nokia announced on Twitter that the Nokia 5, along with the Nokia 6 and Nokia 3 would receive the Android Pie update. [8] The update began rolling out to the Nokia 5 on January 24, 2019. [9]

Reception

The Nokia 5 generally received positive reviews, with Andrew Hoyle of CNET praising the design, pricing and battery while criticising the mediocre performance and camera. [10] John McCann of TechRadar praised the “premium design” and use of stock Android while noting that load times could be sluggish and photos could be dark. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Nokia 5". Nokia. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Collins, Katie. "Everything Nokia announced at its MWC 2017 press conference". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  3. ↑ "Nokia 5 Specifications". GSM Arena. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  4. ↑ Li, Abner (26 February 2017). "Nokia announces 3 Android phones w/ Google Assistant, promise of stock OS, fast updates". 9to5 Google. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Stipe. "Android 7.1.2 October update available for Nokia 5". Nokiamob. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  6. ↑ Gao, Richard (12 December 2017). "Android 8.0 Oreo beta hits Nokia 5, will arrive on Nokia 6 soon". Android Police. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  7. ↑ Cragg, Oliver. "HMD Global kicks off Android 8.0 Oreo rollout for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5". Android Authority.
  8. ↑ Mobile, Nokia (2018-08-08). "Hi, Android Pie will be available for the Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8. Roll-out will be phased as usual to secure quality delivery. Nokia 7 Plus is part of the Android One program, which guarantees two years of software updates, including Pie". @nokiamobile. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  9. ↑ Sarvikas, Juho (2019-01-24). "It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Nokia 5 (2017) has just been updated to Android 9 Pie! Nokia Phones truly get better over time!pic.twitter.com/HbwKxilXc8". @sarvikas. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  10. ↑ Hoyle, Andrew. "Nokia 5 is an Android bargain". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  11. ↑ November 2017, John McCann 18. "Nokia 5 review". TechRadar India. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
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