Engineering:Nokia 5
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| Brand | Nokia |
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| Developer | HMD Global |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Slogan | Quality in every detail[1] |
| First released | 15 August 2017 |
| Discontinued | 27 November 2021 |
| Successor | Nokia 5.1 |
| Related | Nokia 1 Nokia 2 Nokia 3 Nokia 6 Nokia 7 Nokia 8 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | 149.7 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) |
| Mass | 160 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 |
| Memory | 2/3 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC, expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh Non-removable, Li-Po |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch screen Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Digital Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Display | 5.2 in (130 mm) diagonal IPS LCD Laminated and polarized, with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 1280x720 px 16:9 aspect ratio, Curved display |
| Rear camera | 13 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 |
| Sound | 3.5 mm headphone jack Single speaker Smart amplifier (TFA9891) |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (USB 2.0), USB OTG, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC |
| 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]
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]
References
- ↑ "Nokia 5". Nokia. https://www.nokia.com/en_my/phones/nokia-5.
- ↑ Collins, Katie. "Everything Nokia announced at its MWC 2017 press conference" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/news/nokia-3310-launch-withings-mwc-2017-everything/.
- ↑ "Nokia 5 Specifications". GSM Arena. https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5-8571.php.
- ↑ Li, Abner (26 February 2017). "Nokia announces 3 Android phones w/ Google Assistant, promise of stock OS, fast updates". 9to5 Google. https://9to5google.com/2017/02/26/nokia-android-3310-feature-phone-specs/.
- ↑ Stipe. "Android 7.1.2 October update available for Nokia 5". http://nokiamob.net/2017/10/18/android-7-1-2-october-update-available-for-nokia-5/.
- ↑ Gao, Richard (12 December 2017). "Android 8.0 Oreo beta hits Nokia 5, will arrive on Nokia 6 soon". http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/12/android-8-0-oreo-beta-hits-nokia-5-will-arrive-nokia-6-soon/.
- ↑ Cragg, Oliver. "HMD Global kicks off Android 8.0 Oreo rollout for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5". https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-6-5-android-oreo-8-0-update-phased-rollout-833860/.
- ↑ 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." (in en). https://twitter.com/nokiamobile/status/1027134402361536512?lang=en.
- ↑ 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" (in en). https://twitter.com/sarvikas/status/1088381974929002496?lang=en.
- ↑ Hoyle, Andrew. "Nokia 5 is an Android bargain" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/reviews/nokia-5-review/.
- ↑ November 2017, John McCann 18. "Nokia 5 review" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/in/reviews/nokia-5-review.
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