Nokia 5.4

Nokia 5.4 Review, Pros and Cons – The company HMD Global, Nokia has finally announced the Nokia 5.4 smartphone in Europe and it will hit the markets soon. In fact, Nokia 5.4 is updated compared to its predecessor Nokia C1, launched in March this year.

Nokia 5.4 comes equipped with an incredible and reliable Android 10 OS that ensures you get regular updates. The circular collision that sets the trend, coupled with a first-rate finish, brings the competition down. So let’s move on and see what Nokia 5.4 has to offer.

Nokia 5.4 Review

Highlights

  1. Nokia 5.4 phone guarantees 3 years of monthly security updates, as well as 2 major Android updates.
  2. The 48 MP quad-camera in a circular module allows us to capture excellent photos in many ways.
  3. The two beautiful color variants – Polar Night and Dusk with robust build quality can push the limits of attractiveness.
  4. The device comes with Snapdragon 662, which shows much higher benchmark scores compared to the Snapdragon 665.
  5. One of the biggest reasons to buy Nokia 5.4 is the clean Android Stock, with no bloatware and ads.

Design and Display

Compared to its predecessor, Nokia 5.4 offers a screen fit with perforated lenses instead of an old-fashioned teardrop notch. In addition, the bottom of the chin maintains the Nokia brand. Turning the device over, the aesthetic rear panel features unique stripe patterns that Nokia calls Nordic design, giving the device a striking appearance.

In addition, the collision of the fashionable circular camera will undoubtedly attract people’s attention. Now, the plastic back has helped Nokia to keep the weight down, despite having a large battery. As always, Nokia seems to have made no compromises in terms of craftsmanship.

Thanks to Nokia for using a perforated 6.39 inches HD IPS LCD display. The modern canvas leaves no stone unturned while providing exceptional viewing angles and colors. However, Nokia could have used an FHD display with market competition in mind. However, the screen shows no signs of any additional protection.

Memory and Internal

At the core of the Nokia 5.4 smartphone, the integrated Snapdragon 662 SoC outperforms the Snapdragon 665 of its predecessor, considering the highest Antutu score and multi-core Geekbench results. The 662 should now perform decently when it comes to handling everyday tasks. In addition, the Adreno 610 GPU will present no problem when playing all casual games, as well as titles like PUBG Mobile lite in medium configurations.

Speaking of software, Nokia 5.4 remains part of the Android 10, which is the main selling point of Nokia phones. Booting on Android 10, the interface emerges as an absolute Android Stock, without ads or bloatware. Thanks to Nokia for sending timely updates and security patches.

Proceeding to the memory section, the device offers three memory combinations identical to Nokia 5.3. In terms of RAM, you can buy 4 GB or 6 GB, depending on the type of use. On the other hand, the phone offers two options for internal storage – 64 GB or 128 GB. With Stock Android, RAM management must be perfect and the dedicated SD card slot adds an extra touch to it.

Camera

As for optics, the biggest change is the jump from a primary lens of 13 MP to one of 48 MP. The main 48 MP snappier is now supported by three more auxiliary sensors. An ultra-wide 5 MP sensor allows you to absorb more things in a frame. In addition, there are two 2MP sensors for both macro and depth purposes, however, Nokia should have focused on the processing algorithm instead of overloading the hardware.

Subjects appear sharp and vibrant as long as there is plenty of light available. Equipped with a night mode and LED flash, the device improves photos in low light, increasing brightness and clarity using exclusive post-processing methods. For videos, you can go up to 4K, which looks crystal clear, but there is no room for any stabilization.

Moving forward, the 16MP selfie camera that takes impressive portraits with excellent blurred backgrounds. But in low light, there is a slight drop in quality and the photos look noisy and smooth.

Battery and Others

Similar to Nokia 5.3, HMD Global comes with a 4000mAh Li-Po battery that should last a day easily. Supplied with a 10 W regular charger, battery refilling may not be fast enough and takes at least 2 hours to fully charge.

Nokia takes the device one foot ahead, providing NFC support that allows contactless payments. In addition, a dedicated Google Assistant key puts the device on a par with similar rivals.

The company’s estimate is to make the device available to European markets at a price of US $ 260 (Rs 19,000).

Nokia 5.4 pros and cons

Nokia 5.4 Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Nokia 5.4 smartphone.

SpecificationsNokia 5.4
Network2G, 3G, 4G
AnnouncedDecember 2020
SIMNano Dual SIM
Dimensions6.34 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches
Weight181g
Size6.39 inches
DisplayIPS LCD
19.5:9 ratio
400 nits
~269 ppi density
ProtectionNo
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels
OSAndroid 10
Chipset11 nm – Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPUOcta-core
4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold
4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
GPUAdreno 610
Card slotYes, (dedicated slot)
RAM4GB, 6B
Internal64GB, 128GB
Camera48MP (wide)
5MP (ultrawide)
2MP (macro)
2MP (depth)
LED flash, HDR, Panorama
4K@30fps
Selfie16MP
1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX Adaptive
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYes
Infrared portNo
RadioYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
SensorsRear-mounted figerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity
BatteryLi-Po 4000 mAh battery, 10W standard charging
ColorsPolar Night, Dusk
Expected PriceUSD 260 (19,000 INR)

Nokia 5.4 Pros and Cons

Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Nokia 5.4 smartphone.

Pros

  1. Pure Android experience with Android 10.
  2. Promising regular updates and security patches.
  3. Dedicated Google Assistant key.
  4. NFC support.
  5. Decent photo with 48MP rear and 16MP selfie camera.
  6. Dedicated SD card support and OTG.
  7. Superior build quality and clean interface experience.

Cons

  1. Only 10W charging support.
  2. 720p resolution is not expected.
  3. Average gaming experience and performance.
  4. Fewer customizations are available.
  5. Little overpriced.
  6. Old-fashioned rear fingerprint reader.

Conclusion

We all know that Nokia phones are popular for their superior build quality and clean interface experience, which are the main points of attraction for buyers. Similarly, Nokia 5.4 impresses us with an elegant finish and promising software updates. On the contrary, the lack of fast charging and Full HD+ panel seems to disappoint for Nokia lovers, as competition has increased dramatically. Therefore, the company must try to improve these disadvantages in later models.

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John Depp is an editor at Oispice and has excellent knowledge of technology such as smartphones, apps, games, and gadgets. He specializes in tech news and smartphone reviews. John is available on Twitter @JohnDep18441971 and mail at [email protected].