The verdict
Your pick: Nokia 5, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 3.1, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 310 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 138.3 g
- against 160 g
Nokia 5, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Body Thickness
- 8.05 mm
- against 8.7 mm
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6750 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Copper, Black, White | Blue, Silver, Black, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.05 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68.7 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.3 mm | 149.7 mm |
| Weight | 138.3 g Best value | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.4 % Best value | 68.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,990 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 18 h | — |
| Music playback time | 84 h | — |
Display
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 310 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,490 :1 Best value | 916 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, UMTS | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.64 W/kg | 0.32 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.79 W/kg | 1.55 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 3.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070, TA-1074 | TA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027 |
