Nokia 5.3 review

Summary

As long as you have reasonable expectations for its price point, the Nokia 5.3 does not disappoint. It's one of the better value smartphones, with its bright screen and capable rear quad camera setup.

In many ways, the Nokia 5.3 defies expectations for what a budget device can be, proving once again that if you look around, there's always a gem to be found in the sea of ever so expensive smartphones out there.

Design

The Nokia 5.3 is fairly light in weight, at about 185 grams, and features a subdued plastic back, with only its quad-camera setup above ...

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