Nokia 5.1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

12
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Appealing design, flawless workmanship, fingerprint sensor, high-resolution display, Android One, no bloatware, supports numerous LTE bands, robust, responsive touchscreen, low heat development, dual-SIM, seperate microSD slot

Cons:

Ergonomics of included headset could be improved upon, unused black bezel on the bottom, outdated SoC, small internal storage, low amount of RAM, poor battery life

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Last revision on February 25, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Appealing design, flawless workmanship, fingerprint sensor, high-resolution display, Android One, no bloatware, supports numerous LTE bands, robust, responsive touchscreen, low heat development, dual-SIM, seperate microSD slot

Reviewers Didn't Like

Ergonomics of included headset could be improved upon, unused black bezel on the bottom, outdated SoC, small internal storage, low amount of RAM, poor battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

Looking for a simple to use smartphone that won't break the bank? The Nokia 5.1 could be the ideal choice at just shy of £130. While it won't blow you away with speed or battery life, it does give you Android One. This is the purest form of Google's OS...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on May 02, 2019

If you're after the best design and screen you can get for under £150, the Nokia 5.1 is it. The rest of the specs are fine, but it really is how this phone feels and looks that make it stand out in a crowd of entry-level Android smartphones. Available...

By TechRadar on March 13, 2019

It's a real shame that the Nokia 5.1 couldn't have been a better device, because it has things going for it.The $329 price point is one of them, as is the nice display and lovely design, the latter of which feels great in the hands. To Nokia's credit,...

By pickr.com.au on November 24, 2018

Entry-level device with low stamina - With the Nokia 5, the Finnish manufacturer addresses less demanding smartphone users. As per usual, Nokia's design is subtle and elegant. The specifications are rather modest, which is why at 200 Euros (~$228), it...

By NotebookCheck on November 19, 2018

For less than £200, the Nokia 5.1 is certainly a tempting option for those on a budget. It looks stylish, is comfortable to use and boasts a gorgeous 18:9 display with a higher resolution than some flagship smartphones, but the performance isn't the...

By techadvisor.co.uk on September 24, 2018

A competent, rather good-looking sub-£200 smartphone with a couple of significant weak...

By Expert Reviews on September 24, 2018

Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Nokia 5.1 review finds a major update on the original Nokia 5 and this phone will completely replace the original. From top to bottom there are huge improvements, yet the price...

By MobilePhones on June 11, 2018

I was given the chance last year to review HMD Global's Nokia 5 and while Nokia was banking on the spectre of nostalgia for their return to the smartphone game, with their second generation they're being expected to perform at a higher level.The...

By Ausdroid on October 25, 2018

It's been less than two years since HMD Global was founded. Yet the Finland-based company already has an almost fairytale-like success story unfolding around it. Even though the company still refers to itself as a "start-up", it made it out of a funding...

By GSMArena on May 29, 2018

The Nokia brand has been through an incredible transformation in recent years, under the guidance of HMD Global. It's products have received almost universal praise, so much so that we're now at a point when I would honestly recommend a Nokia phone...

By Android Police on May 29, 2018

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