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Nokia 5
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Nokia 5

Released: 2017, February 26Price: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, July 17

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandNokia
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelNokia 5
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsTempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
ModelsTA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027
SAR EU0.32 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, July 17
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 916 (nominal), 3.261 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, February 26
Announced2017, February 26
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 63dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 81dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 2851 (v4.4), GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -91.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 84h

Nokia 5 Overview

About Nokia 5 Nokia 5 is another flagship from Nokia's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Nokia 5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Nokia 5 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Nokia 5?

The Nokia 5 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nokia 5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nokia devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nokia 5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nokia 5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nokia 5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nokia 5.