Nokia 5 Review

Introduction
The Nokia brand is back on the smartphone stage. HMD Global, the company which now develops and markets phones under the iconic name, has already introduced three Android-powered, budget-friendly handsets: the entry-level Nokia 3, the mid-range Nokia 6, and the Nokia 5, which we'll examine in the paragraphs that follow.
Design
The design of the Nokia 5 is definitely one of its strong points – it has a premium feel thanks to its all-metal body. This sensation is further amplified by the rounded sides and corners which make the device very comfortable to hold. Weighing in at 160g (5.64 oz), the handset also feels quite sturdy, somehow reminding us of the Nokia phones from the good old days.
The power and volume keys are clicky and responsive. The fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button is truly a welcome addition at this price point and is generally reliable, although not the fastest.
The handset doesn't have any sort of water protection, so keep that in mind.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Dimensions
5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 inches
135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight
4.87 oz (138 g)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Dimensions
5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm
Weight
5.57 oz (158 g)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Dimensions
5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 inches
135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight
4.87 oz (138 g)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Dimensions
5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm
Weight
5.57 oz (158 g)
To see the phones in real size or compare them with other models, visit our Visual Phone Size Comparison page
Display
The Nokia 5 comes with a 5.2-inch 720p IPS LCD display. This translates to a rather low pixel density of 282ppi. Obviously, the screen isn't the sharpest on the market, but some corners had to be cut for the phone to sell at less than €200.
Fortunately, this is pretty much where the bad news end. The maximum and minimum brightness levels respectively stand at 598 and 2 nits, ensuring good readability in both sunny and dark environments. The fact that the display is polarized should further improve outdoor legibility. With a color temperature of 7400K, whites appear slightly bluer than intended, but the overall color reproduction isn't too out of whack and is much, much better than what can be seen on the Nokia 3.
Display measurements and quality
Maximum brightness Higher is better | Minimum brightness (nits) Lower is better | Contrast Higher is better | Color temperature (Kelvins) | Gamma | Delta E rgbcmy Lower is better | Delta E grayscale Lower is better | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nokia 5 |
598 (Excellent) |
2 (Excellent) |
1:1137 (Good) |
7435 (Good) |
2.26 |
2.3 (Good) |
6.42 (Average) |
Motorola Moto G5 |
604 (Excellent) |
4 (Excellent) |
1:1340 (Excellent) |
7080 (Good) |
2.12 |
3.15 (Good) |
3.11 (Good) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
440 (Good) |
1 (Excellent) |
unmeasurable (Excellent) |
6826 (Excellent) |
2.01 |
2.4 (Good) |
6.49 (Average) |
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
300 (Average) |
3 (Excellent) |
unmeasurable (Excellent) |
6746 (Excellent) |
1.98 |
3.35 (Good) |
6.41 (Average) |
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