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Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3 now official

The mid-range Nokia 5.3 and entry level Nokia 1.3 are now official. The two launched alongside the Nokia 8.3 5G.

Tech companies either cancelled launch events or pushed through with it by hosting online events. HMD Global, like Realme before it, chose the latter.

Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3 now official
The Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 1.3, respectively

Nokia 5.3

The Nokia 5.3 comes with a 6.55-inch display with a HD resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

It comes with four rear cameras, namely a 13MP main with a 5MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth. For selfies, it has an 8MP front camera.

Also see: Nokia 8.3 5G with 120Hz display, 64MP Zeiss cam announced

For security, it has a rear fingerprint scanner. The phone is powered by 4,000mAh battery, charged through a USB Type-C port.

The Nokia 5.3 is priced at EUR 189 (around PHP 10,500). It runs on Android 10, and comes in Cyan, Sand, and Charcoal.

Nokia 5.3 specs

  • 6.55-inch HD+ IPS Display
  • 2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Processor
  • Adreno 610 GPU
  • 4/6GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage, MicroSD Slot
  • 13MP f/1.8 Main + 5MP Ultra-wide + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth Quad Rear Cameras
  • 8MP f/2.0 Front Camera
  • 4G LTE, Dual SIM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
  • USB Type-C, 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Android 10
  • 4,000mAh Battery

Nokia 1.3

The Nokia 1.3, on the other hand, is a budget handset with a 5.71-inch display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB storage with a microSD card slot. It has a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter.

The phone also runs on Android 10 with a 3,000mAh battery and a microUSB port for charging.

The Nokia 1.3 is priced at EUR 99 (PHP 5,500).

Nokia 1.3 specs

  • 5.71-inch HD+ IPS Display
  • 1.3GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 Processor
  • Adreno 308 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage, MicroSD Slot
  • 8MP Rear Camera
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • 4G LTE, Dual SIM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
  • Micro USB Port, 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Android 10
  • 3,000mAh Battery

Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

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