Nokia 5.3

29 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Nokia 5.3. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the camera and battery are on the whole positive. The screen and price also get good feedback, but many are critical about the portability and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia 5.3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Nokia 5.3 Review: $199 really can buy a great smartphone

Does $199 buy you a phone that will play games, handle video, and deliver software updates, in addition to handling everyday tasks? The Nokia 5.3 says yes.

Two-day battery life ; Large screen size ; Two years of software updates ; NFC for Google Pay

Camera disappoints ; Screen lacks brightness

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

Nokia 5.3 Review

Excellent performance ; Solid battery life ; Nice display ; NFC ; Android One software platform

Mediocre cameras ; Underwhelming speaker quality

For less than $200, the Nokia 5.3 delivers excellent performance, battery life that will get you through the day, and guaranteed Android One software updates.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Radoslav Minkov (phonearena.com)

Nokia 5.3 review

In many ways, the Nokia 5.3 defies expectations for what a budget device can be, proving once again that if you look around, there's always a gem to be found in the sea of ever so expensive smartphones out there...

Smooth performance; Impressive screen brightness and contrast; Good portrait mode photos; Solid battery life

Low display resolution; Unreliable fingerprint sensor; Tinny speaker

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Shubham-Verma (indiatoday)

Nokia 5.3 review: Get it for pure Android experience and big display

Nokia 5.3 is the latest smartphone from HMD Global that has launched four months after its global debut. It brings several features to the table but are they worthwhile? India Today Tech explores in this review.

Good looks ; Big display ; Good battery life

Average photography ; Not for high-end gaming ; Not value for money

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Rohit Arora (gizbot_com)

Nokia 5.3 First Impressions: Is Stock Android Enough To Save Under-Loaded Innards?

The all-new Nokia 5.3 runs the stock flavour of Android 10 and comes with a promise of ‘2 Years Android Upgrades'. The Nokia 5.3 boasts a 6.55-inches HD+ display and flaunts a quad-lens rear camera setup.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Nokia 5.3 review: Enough bang for your buck?

Nokia's budget phone seeks to take on the Moto G8, but is it good enough?

Very affordable ; Great battery life ; Clean and always up-to-date Android software ; Versatile camera system

Build feels cheap ; Some stutter/lag in performance (especially games) ; Macro camera isn't great

If you don't have a huge budget to spend on a phone, the Nokia 5.3 will tick most of the boxes for you. It delivers a clean software experience that'll always be up to date, and a big screen. However, it's a bit slow to respond at times - but that's...

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Hannah Cowton (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nokia 5.3

The Nokia 5.3 is a budget phone with a decent main camera and a long battery life - but at this price there are compromises.

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Keumars Afifi-Sabet (itpro.co.uk)

Nokia 5.3 review: A surprise package | IT PRO

Despite plenty of compromises, this bargain bucket handset punches well above its weight

Exceptional value ; Bright display ; 3.5mm jack

Underwhelming performance ; Low resolution ; Poor battery life

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Prabhjit Singh Modi (mobigyaan.com)

Nokia 5.3 Review

A few days back, HMD Global launched the Nokia 5.3 in India and the device comes with a 6.55-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a

Battery Life is Quite Good ; Notification LED in Power Button ; Dual SIM + MicroSD Card Slot

Terrible Display ; Average Camera Quality ; Old Processor. Rivals are offering much better chipsets in this price range. ; 10W Charging Speed

Nokia 5.3 is a smartphone that you should totally avoid if you are looking for a value for money smartphone right now. The HD+ display is just terrible and In addition to this, it is offering you specifications that are more than one year old....

Sep, 2020

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