Nokia 5.3 review - A surprisingly refined, fun smartphone

Discussion in 'hardware' started by Mrkvonic, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Today, we have a long, detailed review of the Nokia 5.3 smartphone with the Android Go operating system, covering considerations for purchase, specifications, first-run setup, user data import, privacy tweaks, ergonomics, gestures, applications set, audio quality, video playback, performance, responsiveness, camera, battery life, other observations, and more. Have fun.

    https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/nokia-5-3-review.html


    Cheers,
    Mrk
     
  2. Gandalf_The_Grey

    Gandalf_The_Grey Registered Member

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    Thanks for this review, was thinking of buying one of these for my wife to replace her incredibly old Huawei phone.
    Did you install an alternative calendar and weather app?
     
  3. zapjb

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    No VZW capability might be a non-starter for some. Imho the factory unlocked (all carriers) Moto G Power 2020 & Moto G Stylus are better deals. Their prices a re yo-yoing on various sites. Fair prices are $180 & $200 respectively.

    On Phonescoop the Nokia 5.3 specs are not listed. But here's a head to head comparison of the G Power & G Stylus.
    https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?p=6170,6187
     
  4. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Gadalf, nope, I didn't. I don't use them that much anyway. If anything, I'll check weather using a website - different sites for different countries.

    zapjb, VZW?

    Mrk
     
  5. zapjb

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    Verizon wireless
     
  6. paulderdash

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    Mrk, I presume you meant Android One above, not Android Go?

    I have one, as no-bloat Android One is my prime requirement, and am more than happy with it, but this article concerns me ... ?
    https://www.androidcentral.com/nokias-failure-final-nail-coffin-android-one
    Mine is still Android 10.
    Edit: Android 11 should come before end Q1 '21 though: https://www.androidcentral.com/nokia-shares-android-11-timeline

    I see a Nokia 5.4 is out.
     
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  7. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Paulderdash, yes, that was a typo, I'll fix it. As to what will happen, let's wait and see.
    Mrk
     
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