Overall Score
49.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2333)49.9
Performance(#2921)73.1
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#3006)70.6
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#439)86.7
Connectivity(#2489)62.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 5.3
Short Review
- The Nokia 5.3 features a solid build with dimensions of 164.3 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 185g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 6.55-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a typical brightness of 450 nits, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, complemented by options for 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP main sensor, along with a 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro, and 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 8 MP front camera serves for selfies and video calls.
- A 4000mAh battery provides decent longevity, with 10W charging support but no wireless charging option.
- The device runs on Android 10, upgradeable to Android 11, as part of the Android One program for a clean software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, catering to traditional audio needs.
- Available colors include Cyan, Sand, and Charcoal.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, March 19
Announced2020, March 19
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.55"
TypeIPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.3 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsCyan, Sand, Charcoal
Foldable✗
SAR1.03 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity