Nokia 5
The Nokia 5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
282 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Nokia 5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Nokia 5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Nokia 5 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 5 ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
The Nokia 5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Nokia 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Nokia 5 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
