Smartphone Nokia 5.1 16GB - advantages and disadvantages

In May 2018, a complete update of Nokia's budget line of devices last year was announced. HMD introduced a new product - version 5.1 device with 16 gigabytes.

The devices of this company have always been in great demand in the mobile device market. Decent popular models were produced under the Nokia brand, with good performance and reliability. Details of the functionality, design of the smartphone, how much the gadget costs and where it is profitable to buy it is discussed in this article.

Overview of technical features of the device

Nokia 5.1 replaces its predecessor version 5 with the following features:

The smartphone is available in 3 color options: black, blue and copper.

Appearance Nokia 5.1

Dimensions

The device has a thickness of 8.27 mm, and in width and height it takes 70.73 mm and 151.1 mm, respectively. Due to this, the device fits comfortably in the hand. In comparison with the previous model, the gadget has become smaller by 2 mm.

Frame

The smartphone is made entirely in a metal case (material - aluminum 6000 series). This allows you to get a stylish device at an affordable price. By tactile sensations, the case is smooth, it is pleasant to hold it in the hand. The design is completely seamless, the corners are rounded. This not only adds style to the design, but also makes using the phone more comfortable.

The fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the device, just below the main camera module. This arrangement is convenient for using the device even with one hand. The sensor itself is fast enough, unlocking the screen occurs almost instantly. Previously, it was possible to meet a fingerprint scanner only in flagship and expensive models. However, now this detail is increasingly found in budget smartphones.

Such a sensor allows you not only to unlock the screen or take pictures, but also protects against unplanned purchases. For example, if the phone often falls into the hands of a child, and he installs games from Google Play. To purchase paid programs, you will need to verify the owner of the device using a fingerprint.

The volume buttons and the unlock key are located on the right side of the case. The manufacturer hid the antennas at the top and bottom of the smartphone. On the black and blue versions of this model, the color stripes from the receiver are almost invisible, but in the copper color, this solution looks less organic.

Also at the bottom is a microUSB connector and 1 speaker. Many fans of the brand were surprised that the new model is not equipped with a more modern USB type C port. The headphone jack was placed at the top. The output has a standard size of 3.5 mm, which allows you to connect a regular headset without using adapters.

Display

The model received a large 5.5-inch screen in a non-standard 18:9 ratio. The display with such sides is pulled up, which allows you to fit more information. In this device, it occupies 73% of the front. Also, such a screen is convenient for watching widescreen videos and for active games that support this format.The matrix of the device is IPS LCD. It provides great viewing angles even in the sun and good brightness.

The Nokia 5.1 16GB smartphone, the advantages and disadvantages of which are described below, is equipped with a resolution with FullHD plus quality. This gives a high pixel density with high image detail. The color rendition of this device is also at a decent level.

The screen of the device is protected by Corning Gorilla 3 glass, which is resistant to scratches and other mechanical damage. The heavy-duty surface allows you to save the device even if it falls from a height of 1.5 meters. There are thin bezels on the sides of the display, but they take up a lot of space at the top and bottom.

Camera Specifications

rear camera

The gadget has a standard single camera with a sensor resolution of 16 megapixels. It has an f/2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus, which is more reliable and faster. The LED flash is located directly below the lens.

The manufacturer has returned the Bothie mode to this model, with which the user can simultaneously take pictures or shoot video from two cameras. The image is automatically combined into one picture. The smartphone provides the ability to geotagging media files, and when shooting, you can set the function of automatic face recognition.

Photo examples:

In general, the image quality is acceptable and practically does not differ from the previous version. Optics in this smartphone model is used by Carl Zeiss. This company develops components for Nokia phones using Tessar technology.

Frontal

It is equipped with a wide-angle lens (84.6 degrees) with a fixed focus. This allows everyone who wants to take a picture to fit into the frame.The resolution of shooting from the front camera is 8 megapixels.

Shooting video

The phone is capable of shooting videos in FullHD quality at 30 frames. In low light, the LED flash comes to the rescue. The front camera records video at 720p resolution.

Sound

Like other smartphones of the Nokia brand, this model has a high sound quality. Despite the fact that the device is equipped with only 1 speaker, in terms of characteristics, this model is in no way inferior to most top-end gadgets. Users noticed clear sound without distortion even at maximum volume.

The speaker of the device is located in such a way that during games and watching videos it does not close with your fingers. There is no reduction in sound quality even when a headset is connected. The bass is well heard in the music. However, some buyers note that the volume range of this device is small.

Smartphone performance

The device has acquired a new MediaTek Helio P18 chip, which makes Nokia 5.1 more nimble. A smartphone with such a filling is ideal for both games and for working with a large number of work programs. However, it should be borne in mind that the hardware of the gadget is not enough for demanding games with high quality settings. Some users note that MTH chips do not handle graphics in the best way.

The device has a graphics accelerator, and 8 processor cores have the Cortex-A53 architecture. The clock frequency is 2 GHz. The manufacturer claims that the performance of the new model is 40% higher than that of last year's Nokia 5. The 2018 gadget is running Android 8.1 Oreo.A "naked" system has the best effect on the speed of the device: there are no slowdowns and unnecessary applications that run in the background.

The configuration with 16 gigabytes of internal memory has only 2 GB of RAM. If the first parameter can be corrected by inserting an additional microSD memory card (you can increase the volume by 128 GB), then the second characteristic can only be reconciled with.

The device is guaranteed to receive all software and security updates for three years. Also, the Android One family allows users to store an unlimited amount of data on the Google Photos cloud storage.

autonomy

The non-removable battery capacity of this phone is 2970 mAh, which is lower than the previous model. This reduces the autonomy characteristics of the gadget along with the fact that the battery feeds a better screen.

The manufacturer notes that the talk time is 19 hours, and you can listen to music for 52 hours. The battery of the device is charged using the microUSB connector. Users who have already been lucky enough to try the new product claim that a full charge is enough for the whole working day. This model does not have the ability to use fast charging, so it takes 2 hours to charge from a standard adapter.

Interface

The appearance of the operating system has changed slightly. The date and settings button have been moved to the bottom of the display. The menu with settings is now in gray colors, there is a grouping of sections. There are no additional menu buttons.

Application icons with unread system messages are processed using a special Notifications Dots feature that highlights them on the screen.In general, notification settings have become more flexible. The new version of the operating system introduced Picture-in-picture technology. With its help, both the main image and the additional image are displayed on the screen. It is located in the corner of the main application. This feature works in combination with two programs - Chrome and YouTube Red. This allows you not to stop watching videos when you go to the main screen.

Other useful options

In addition to the considered functions of the Nokia 5.1 device, there are a number of features that are also worth attention:

1. There is the possibility of voice control and dialing;
2. Built-in light and proximity sensors, gyroscope and fingerprint scanner;
3. The phone supports the alternate operation of two nano SIM cards (dual sim);
4. The microSD memory slot is separate, so there is no need to choose between a second SIM card and additional storage;
5. There is NFC support, which allows you to use the gadget as a contactless payment method;
6. There is an FM radio;
7. The smartphone works stably in Wi-Fi networks, and also quickly searches for GPS.

Equipment

In addition to the device itself, the branded box contains:

• USB cable suitable for both data transfer and device charging. The length of the cord is 1 meter;
• 2 amp power adapter;
• headset;
• a clip for removing SIM cards;
• smartphone documents.

Price

The average price according to online stores is 13,990 rubles. In Kazakhstan, Nokia 5.1 in 2018 can be purchased at a price of 81,990 tenge. The device has been available for purchase since July. It is most profitable to purchase a gadget on the Internet, since in physical stores the cost of equipment is usually higher.

Outcome

In general, the device received positive feedback from both experts and ordinary buyers. Having studied user reviews in detail, we can single out the following number of advantages and disadvantages of Nokia 5.1 16Gb.

• affordable price;
• large screen size;
• ergonomic shape;
• connector 3.5;
• good shooting quality;
• pleasant sound;
• Stylish premium design.

• MicroUSB connector installed instead of the new USB type C;
• some users are confused by the thick bezels at the top and bottom of the screen;
• not the most powerful filling.

The novelty from the Nokia brand has a wide range of functions, and its metal body and low cost make the smartphone an affordable fashion gadget. The device has every chance to compete with models from other manufacturers in this price segment. Among its main rivals are such devices as Honor 7X and Moto G6.