Specs Comparison: Nokia 6 vs Nokia 5 vs Nokia 3

Nokia is officially back in the international market, not just in China, with a trio of Android smartphones namely the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3. In this comparison, we’re taking a quick look at what these handsets offer and how do they differ with each other.

Nokia 8	Nokia 6	Nokia 5	Nokia 3
5.3-inch QHD IPS display @ 2560 x 1440 pixels, 554ppi	5.5-inch IPS LCD @ 1920 x 1080 pixels, 401ppi	5.2-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 282ppi	5.0-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 294ppi
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5	2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3	2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass	2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass
2.5GHz Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 835	1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor	1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor	1.4GHz Mediatek MT6737 quad-core processor
Adreno 540	Adreno 505	Adreno 505	Mali-T720 MP2
4GB/6GB RAM	4GB RAM	2GB RAM	2GB RAM
64GB, 128GB internal storage	64GB internal storage	16GB internal storage	16GB internal storage
expandable via microSD up to 256GB (uses SIM2)	expandable via microSD, up to 128GB (Uses SIM 2)	expandable via microSD, up to 256 GB	expandable via microSD, up to 128 GB
13 MP (Color + OIS) + 13 MP (Mono) rear cameras w/ dual tone flash	16MP f/2.0 PDAF rear camera w/ dual-tone flash	13MP f/2.0 PDAF rear camera w/ dual tone flash	8MP f/2.0 autofocus rear camera w/ LED flash
13 MP f/2.0, PDAF front camera w/ display flash	8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera	8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera	8MP f/2.0 front-facing autofocus camera
LTE Cat. 9	LTE Cat. 4	LTE Cat. 4	LTE Cat. 4
Dual-SIM	Dual SIM	Single / Dual SIM	Single / Dual SIM
WiFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	WiFi 802.11ac	WiFi 802.11ac	WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 4.1	Bluetooth 4.1	Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS	GPS, A-GPS
Fingerprint scanner	Fingerprint scanner	Fingerprint scanner	-
NFC	NFC	NFC	NFC
Gyroscope sensor	Gyroscope sensor	Gyroscope sensor	Gyroscope sensor
TBD	USB OTG support	USB OTG support	USB OTG support
Nokia OZO spatial 360° audio	Stereo speakers w/ Dolby Atmos	Mono speaker	Mono speaker
3090mAh non-removable battery	3,000mAh Li-Ion battery (non-removable) w/ fast charging	3,000mAh Li-Ion battery (non-removable)	2650mAh Li-Ion battery (non-removable)
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9 mm	154 x 75.8 x 7.85 mm	149.7 x 72.5 x 8.05 mm	143.4 x 71.4 x 8.48 mm
160 g	169 g	160 g	140 g
Polished Blue, Tempered Blue, Steel, Polished Copper	Arte Black, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper	Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper	Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
TBD	Php11,990	Php9,990	Php6,990

Nokia 6 advantages:

• Largest and sharpest display
• Biggest RAM
• Highest camera resolution
• Stereo speakers
• Slimmest body

Nokia 5 advantages:

• Same processor as with Nokia 6
• Similar battery capacity as with Nokia 6
• Well-balanced specifications

Nokia 3 advantages:

• Most pocketable of the three
• Autofocus front camera
• Cheapest

We’re more familiar with the Nokia 6 since we already reviewed its China-variant. With that, we can set certain expectations when it comes to the build of all three. The Nokia 6 has a sculpted aluminum unibody which is inherited by the Nokia 5. The Nokia 3, on the other hand, has an aluminum frame paired with a polycarbonate back. HMD Global, the new owner of the Nokia Mobile brand, sticks to quality construction where Nokia has been known before.

When it comes to specifications, there’s no flagship-level Nokia — at least for now. They’re sticking with the efficient Snapdragon 430 from Qualcomm for the Nokia 6 and 5 while the Nokia 3 gets a lower chipset from MediaTek. Memory and storage are also standard at 3GB and 32GB for the Nokia 6 with a 4GB variant and 64GB as a special edition. Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 only get 2GB and 16GB for a more budget friendly setup.

Multimedia consumption is much better on the Nokia 6 thanks to its Full HD display and stereo speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos. Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 sport 720p panels only but their pixel density is still respectable.

Camera-wise, these Nokia phones have quite some focus on imaging. If you’ve read our camera review of the Nokia 6 with its 16MP f/2.0 shooter, we were pretty impressed by it. Nokia 5 gets a 13MP rear sensor while the Nokia 3 has 8MP but both still with bright f/2.0 aperture lens. All three get 8MP front cameras with f/2.0 aperture too, although, Nokia 3 gets treated with autofocus. Looks like Nokia 3 is a selfie-centric contender.

As for pricing, Nokia 6 is the most expensive with a PH launch price of Php11,990. Next in line is the Nokia 5 with a price tag of Php9,990, then the cheapest is the Nokia 3 at just Php6,990.

Note: Updated with local SRP (June 9, 2017, 1PM)