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Nokia 5.1
Nokia 5.1
Nokia 5.1
Nokia 5.1
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7.5/10
Informr score
The Nokia 5.1 currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 10 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
16+ MP
Camera
Camera
16+ MP
3000
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Nokia 5.1 is an imperfect smartphone that nevertheless offers best-in-class design and screen, despite poor performance and battery life. It's also very affordable.

- Basil Kronfli, TrustedReviews
TechRadar
TechRadar

To look at, the Nokia 5.1 is a sleek, upper mid-range smartphone. It’s got a premium metal body, biometric security and an 18:9 screen that’s as sharp as many flagships. Dive inside, and the budget internals explain its aggressive pricing. But if you can live with little storage and want the best-lo...

- Basil Kronfli, TechRadar
Pickr
Pickr

Unless you were such a Nokia fan-person that you refused any other perfectly excellent budget phone, we’d probably look at something else. In 2018, you have choices, and there are so many other options out there, research is going to be your best friend, at least until the Nokia 5.1 drops in price c...

- Leigh :) Stark, Pickr
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

This is the ideal entry-level smartphone if you prefer a solid phone at a 50 € premium to a slightly better equipped, mid-range import device, which may come with certain quirks and a difficult warranty situation.

- Florian Schaar, Notebookcheck
Gearburn
Gearburn

The Nokia 5.1 comes with that legendary Finnish brand name emblazoned on its back, but when the phone’s made to stand alongside its rivals, it’s difficult for it to be proud. Although the screen is excellent and its arrives with some other novel features, it’s hard to recommend the Nokia 5.1 when so...

- Andy Walker, Gearburn


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Nokia backs up the 5.1 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
5.5"

The Nokia 5.1's screen size is 5.5 inches with 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6755S Octa core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo (Update Available: 9.0 Pie) operating system (OS).

Camera
16+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 16+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16/32 GB

Internal memory is 16/32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3000

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3000 battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 1140 minutes.

Nokia 5.1 Specs

Overview
Release Date August 31, 2018
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo (Update Available: 9.0 Pie)

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Processor MediaTek MT6755S Octa core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 16/32 GB
RAM 2/3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.29 W/kg
Body: 1.80 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels
Pixel Density 439 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3000
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 564 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1140 minutes
Standby Time Up to 24.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.11 x 7.073 x 0.827 cm (6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight Unknown
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Nokia 5 (2018)
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