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)
bakit android 7.1.1 nougat yung OS dito samantalang android 7.0 nugat yung nasa http://www.yugatech.com/mobile/the-nokia-6-goes-international/ ?
lahat ba ng nokia 6,5,3 phones ay may OTA android 7.1.1 update?
Lahat po ng nilabas ng Nokia ay makakatanggap ng future OTA. Sabi yan sa press launch.