HMD Global have announced the announced the Android 11-ready Nokia 5.3 for the Australian marketplace, with the device being made available for purchase for on Thursday 21 May for just $349.
The Nokia 5.3 comes with a 6.55-inch full HD display (700 x 1600) and is being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 4GB of RAM. There is also four rear cameras that include a 13MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens along with an 8MP front facing camera that is housed in the tear drop cut out.
Connectivity wise, the Nokia 5.3 comes with Wi-Fi connectivity 802.11 b/g/n/ac and 4G along with Bluetooth version 4.2. There is also 64GB of on-board storage which can be expanded to 512GB via MicroSD card.
Battery-wise, the Nokia 5.3 comes with a 4000mAh non-removable battery and is able to be charged via the USB-C charger port which enables fast charging. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack for those who still wish to use wired headsets.
Finally the Nokia 5.3 will comes with Android 10 but will be ready to be upgraded to Android 11 once it is made available. Like all Nokia-branded devices, the Nokia 5.3 will come with guaranteed security updates for 3 years with firmware upgrades guaranteed to 2 years – which is always a plus when it comes to ensuring your device is always kept up to date in this day and age.
HMD Global have said that with its data stored to the Google Cloud Region in Finland and Counterpoint Research proving Nokia smartphone devices are the fastest to deliver updates to its users, Australians can truly believe in HMD Global’s commitment to security.
The Nokia 5.3 in Charcoal, will be available at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Officeworks from Thursday 21 May for $349, with the device coming soon to The Good Guys and Big W. The stunning Cyan and Sand colours will also be arriving soon to all listed retailers.
