Nokia 5.3 launch in India is imminent - here's why

Nokia 5.3
(Image credit: Future)

The Nokia 5.3 might be soon launched in India. The device is currently listed on the official Nokia website in India hinting towards the imminent launch. Nokia-maker HMD Global also made news recently as it received $230 million investment towards making India its export hub. 

Nokia has been under the radar for a while now India and is soon expected to launch ‘Made in India’ Nokia 5.3 mid-range device. According to the earlier reports, the device will be unveiled in India in the month of August. 

The smartphone is already available in the US and European market. The previous reports also revealed that the device will be made in India and pricing of the Nokia 5.3 will start from Rs 12,999. 

Nokia 5.3 specs

Nokia 5.3

(Image credit: Future)

The Nokia 5.3 flaunts a 6.55-inch HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio. Inside, the device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 665 CPU and is Adreno 610 GPU. It is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You also get micro SD card support up to 512GB.

On the camera front, you get a 13MP primary snapper, 2MP depth and 2MP macro cameras over at the rear. To the front, there is an 8MP selfie shooter. Powering the devices is a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging speeds via USB Type-C port. On the software front, the device runs on Android 10 and is also part of the Android One program. So, at least a couple of years of Android update is guaranteed. 

Other features of the device include a rear fingerprint scanner, dual nano-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Google Assistant Button, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and FM radio.

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Nokia 5.3 is expected to be pierced under Rs 15,000 in India. There is no news of the official launch date yet and we should hear more on that from the company soon. 

Srivatsa Ramesh

Srivatsa is a prolific writer who spearheads the core writing team on tech news, buying guides, reviews, and all gadget articles. He is passionate about technology. 

Latest in Nokia Phones
Composite of three new Nokia phones
3 new retro-inspired Nokia phones will have you rocking out like it’s the 2000s
Nokia G42 in So Purple color
Nokia G42 combines repairability and 5G connectivity in a handsome purple package
Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio with earbuds pictured on the screen
Nokia’s new phone is like a 3310 with earbuds built into the back – and I love it
A Nokia G60 5G from the front and back
A trio of cheap phones from Nokia have landed, with eco-friendly credentials
The Nokia G11 from the back, in someone's hand
Nokia G11 review
A Nokia G21 from the front, showing the home screen
Nokia G21 review
Latest in News
A phone showing a ChatGPT app error message
ChatGPT is down for many – here's what's going on
AirPods Max with USB-C in every color
Apple's AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless audio in April, but you'll need to go wired
A woman sitting in a chair looking at a Windows 11 laptop
It looks like Microsoft might have thought better about banishing Copilot AI shortcut from Windows 11
US flags
US government IT contracts set to be centralized in new Trump order
Tesla Roadster 2
Tesla is still taking deposits on its long overdue Roadster, despite promising it would arrive in 2020
Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar with Halloween theme over the top
Samsung promises to repair soundbars bricked by its disastrous software update for free – but it'll probably involve shipping