Nokia 5
{{Short description|Nokia-branded midrange Android smartphone}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Nokia 5
| family =
| logo = Nokia wordmark.svg
| logo caption =
| image = Nokia 5.jpg
| caption =
| aka =
| brand = Nokia
| developer = HMD Global
| manufacturer = Foxconn
| releasedate = {{Start date and age|2017|8|15|df=yes}}
| predecessor =
| successor = Nokia 5.1
| related = Nokia 1
Nokia 2
Nokia 3
Nokia 6
Nokia 7
Nokia 8
| type = Smartphone
| generation =
| lifespan =
| discontinued = {{Start date and age|2021|11|27|df=yes}}
| dimensions = {{convert|149.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|72.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|8.05|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
{{convert|8.55|mm|in|abbr=on}} D (including camera bump)
| weight = 160 g
| os = Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat"
Current: Android 9.0 "Pie"
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
| cpu = Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex -A53
| gpu = Adreno 505
| memory = 2/3 GB RAM
| storage = 16 GB
| battery = 3,000 mAh Non-removable, Li-Po
| memory_card = microSDXC, expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
| input = Multi-touch screen
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Digital Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
| display = {{convert|5.2|in|mm|abbr=on}} 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
| media =
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| slogan = Quality in every detail
}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/nokia-3310-launch-withings-mwc-2017-everything/|title=Everything Nokia announced at its MWC 2017 press conference|last=Collins|first=Katie|website=CNET|language=en|access-date=2020-03-16}}
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.{{cite web|url= https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5-8571.php|title= Nokia 5 Specifications|work= GSM Arena|access-date= July 9, 2018}}
=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.{{cite news |last1=Li |first1=Abner |date=26 February 2017 |title=Nokia announces 3 Android phones w/ Google Assistant, promise of stock OS, fast updates |url=https://9to5google.com/2017/02/26/nokia-android-3310-feature-phone-specs/ |access-date=6 March 2017 |publisher=9to5Google}}
In October 2017, the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update was rolled out for the Nokia 5.{{cite web|last1=Stipe|title=Android 7.1.2 October update available for Nokia 5|url=http://nokiamob.net/2017/10/18/android-7-1-2-october-update-available-for-nokia-5/|website=Nokiamob|access-date=24 March 2018}}
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.{{cite web|last1=Gao|first1=Richard|title=Android 8.0 Oreo beta hits Nokia 5, will arrive on Nokia 6 soon|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/12/android-8-0-oreo-beta-hits-nokia-5-will-arrive-nokia-6-soon/|website=Android Police|access-date=13 December 2017|date=12 December 2017}} The official Android 8.0 Oreo update began rolling out to the Nokia 5 on January 30, 2018.{{cite web|last1=Cragg|first1=Oliver|title=HMD Global kicks off Android 8.0 Oreo rollout for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-6-5-android-oreo-8-0-update-phased-rollout-833860/|website=Android Authority|date=30 January 2018 }}
Nokia announced on Twitter that the Nokia 5, along with the Nokia 6 and Nokia 3 would receive the Android Pie update.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=8 August 2018 |title=Nokia Mobile on Twitter: «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.» |url=https://twitter.com/nokiamobile/status/1027134402361536512?lang=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307083952/https://twitter.com/nokiamobile/status/1027134402361536512 |archive-date=2021-03-07 |access-date=2020-03-16 |website=@NokiaMobile |language=en}} The update began rolling out to the Nokia 5 on January 24, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Sarvikas |first=Juho |date=2019-01-24 |title=Juho Sarvikas on Twitter: «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!» |url=https://twitter.com/sarvikas/status/1088381974929002496?lang=en |access-date=2020-03-16 |website=@sarvikas |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/nokia-5-review/|title=Nokia 5 is an Android bargain|last=Hoyle|first=Andrew|website=CNET|language=en|access-date=2020-03-16}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/in/reviews/nokia-5-review|title=Nokia 5 review|last=November 2017|first=John McCann 18|website=TechRadar India|date=18 November 2017 |language=en|access-date=2020-03-16}}