Nokia X5 - Key Features, Launch and Price

There has been a lot of waiting for the launch of the latest smartphone from Nokia - the Nokia X5. After a lot of speculation on the launch dates, HMD Global announced the launch of its new smartphone Nokia X5 in China on the 18 July 2018.

While the global launch of  Nokia X5 is much awaited, here are some key features to help you make that well informed decision to buy a Nokia X5. 

Nokia X5 - Key Features

• Runs on Android Oreo 8.1
• Fueled by a 3,060 mAh battery
• A 5.86-inch HD+ display with a notch and an 84% screen-to-body ratio which is the USP of Nokia X5 
• An octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor 
• A 15MP + 5MP dual primary camera setup with AI imagery and facial recognition along with an 8MP secondary camera for clicking selfies.
• Available in two variants – 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
• Supports storage expansion up to 256GB with a MicroSD card
• Comes in three colour variants - Night Black, Baltic Sea Blue and Glacier White

Nokia X5 - Key Features, Launch and Price

Nokia X5 : Premium Design & Weight

It has a full glass body, with a metal railing sandwiched between the front and back glass panels. Nokia X5 includes a dual rear camera setup and has a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. There is also a glossy back panel in Blue in addition to Nokia's branding at the front and back sides. Nokia X5 weighs around 160 gm.

Nokia X5 : Connectivity Options

Connectivity options for  Nokia X5  include a dual SIM slot with support for 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type C and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nokia X5 : Budget Pricing

It is currently priced at 999 Chinese Yuan (approximately Indian Rupees 10,200) for the 3GB RAM/32GB ROM variant and 1,399 Chinese Yuan (approximately Indian Rupees 14,255)for the 4GB RAM/64GB ROM variant.

Why would you want to buy a Nokia X5?

• Reasonably priced within the ever expanding budget segment 
• Premium design and high end specs
• People’s trust in Nokia because of its experience and expertise in designing super affordable phones
• Emotional attachment for most people whose first phone was a Nokia

Nokia X5 - Key Specs At A Glance

Display 5.86-inch	Processor 2GHz octa-core	Dual Primary Camera 15 + 5megapixel
Resolution 720x1520 pixels	RAM 3GB / 4 GB	OS Android 8.1
Storage 32GB / 64 GB	Secondary Camera 8-megapixel	Battery Capacity 3060mAh