Nokia 3.1 vs Nokia 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia 3.1
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Nokia 5
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Nokia 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Nokia 3.1
Lighter body
Nokia 3.1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 310 | 282 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 69.4 | 68.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6750 | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 7.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2990 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 84 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 18 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.3 | 149.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 138.3 | 160 |
| Width (mm) | 68.7 | 72.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, May. Released 2018, May | 2017, February 26. Released 2017, July 17 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - APAC, EMEA, India | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - APAC, EMEA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes (APAC & EMEA only) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia 3.1 | Nokia 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia 5 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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