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Nokia 8.3 5G

Nokia 8.3 5G
$558
Brand: Nokia
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.81-inch 1080 x 2400 pixels Full-HD+ Screen
  • Camera 64 MP + 12 MP + 2 MP + 2 Main/ 24 MP front
  • Storage 64/128 GB
  • RAM 6/8 GB
  • CPU Octa-core 2.4 GHz, Snapdragon 765G
  • OS Android 10; Android One

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8.8
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

Nokia 8.3 5G Highlights and Overview

The Nokia 8.3 is the first 5G smartphone from HMD Global, as well as the first Nokia phone with 64-megapixel main camera. It is also the direct successor of the Nokia 8.1 of December 2018. It comes in a tablet-sized 6.81-inch display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display has a punch hole notch overhead, and comes in a 171.9 x 78.6 x 9 mm body, weighing about 220 grams.

Specification wise, the Nokia 8.3 5G is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G CPU, an octa-core 7nm chip clocked at 2.4GHz, along with Adreno 620 GPU. It has either 6/8 GB RAM pegged with 64/128 GB of internal storage expandable via a dedicated microSDXC.

On the camera department, there are four sensors at the back; the aforementioned 64MP main shooter, featuring PDAF and f/1.9 aperture, pegged with an ultra-wide 12 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a third 2 MP dedicated macro lens and a fourth 2 MP depth sensor. Selfie duties are handled by a single 24-megapixel sensor upfront, with Zeiss optics.

Security options includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and AI FaceID along with other Android locks. It also supports single or dual Nano-SIMs with 4G/5G networks. There is a built-in 4500mAh battery with supports for 18W fast charging. The device run on Android One-based Android 10 out of the box. Other key specifications and features of the Nokia 8.3 5G are contained in the table below.

Nokia 8.3 5G Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands 5G band 41(2500), 78(3500); Sub6
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 171.9 x 78.6 x 9 mm
Weight 220 grams
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3),
- Plastic back
- Plastic frame
SIM Type Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 10.0, Android One
Chipset Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 6/8 GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Quadruple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 64 MP + 12 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Flash type - Quad LED
5-element lens
Zeiss optics
+ 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF
+ 2 MP, (macro)
+ 2 MP, (depth))
Video Resolution 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 24 MP Front Facing Camera
Camera Features FaceID,
HDR,
3D AI face Beauty
Zeiss optics
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 42 hours
Stand-by Up to 820 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

Nokia 8.3 5G User Reviews and Opinions

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