Nokia 5.3 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR5868
ZAR3582
Price of Nokia 5.3 in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: NOKIA
6.55″ display
Snapdragon 665 chipset
4000 mAh battery
Detailed Specifications
The Nokia 5.3 is a budget-friendly Android smartphone that offers great value for its price. With its reliable performance, decent screen, and long-lasting battery, it proves to be a solid option for those on a tight budget. This phone comes with the Android One program, ensuring timely software updates and a clean user experience. While it may have some compromises, such as mediocre cameras and the lack of water resistance, it remains a top contender in its price range.
- Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch
Announced: 2020, March 19
Status: Available. Released 2020, April 02
- Body
Dimensions: 164.3 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 185 g (6.53 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- Display
Type: IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Size: 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Platform
OS: Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 610
- Memory
Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM - : eMMC 5.1
- Main Camera
Quad: 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
5 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)
2 MP, (macro)
2 MP, (depth)
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera
Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC: Yes
Radio: FM radio
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
- Battery
Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging: 10W wired
- Misc
Colors: Cyan, Sand, Charcoal
Models: TA-1234, TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229
SAR: 1.03 W/kg (head) - - 0.95 W/kg (body) - -
SAR EU: 0.70 W/kg (head) - - 1.39 W/kg (body) - -
Price: About 290 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nokia 5.3 was officially Released 2020, April 02.
The starting retail price for the Nokia 5.3 in South Africa is currently za ZAR5868. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR3582.
It features a vibrant 6.55" display outputting a resolution of 720x1600 pixels.
The primary shooter is a 13 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 2160p quality.
The device is powered by a reliable 4000 mAh <i class="head-icon icon-wired-charging"></i>10W battery to keep you connected all day.
