Nokia 8.3 5G
Nokia · Released March 19, 2020

8.3 5G

A big-screen 5G phone with stamina and a headphone jack.

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The Nokia 8.3 5G pairs a huge display with smooth Snapdragon 765G performance, clean Android software and excellent battery life, and it keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack. Its Zeiss-branded cameras are mediocre, the phone is bulky, and the dedicated Assistant button gets in the way.

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Key specs
Modules
64 MP
Wired charging
18W
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
6.81" (173 mm)
Resolution
1080x2400
Refresh
120 Hz
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon 765G
RAM
8 GB
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
Wired charge
18 W
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.81" (173 mm) · 120 Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 765G8 GB RAM
RAM / storage8 GB
Battery4,500 mAh18W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Nokia 8.3 5G pairs a huge display with smooth Snapdragon 765G performance, clean Android software and excellent battery life, and it keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack. Its Zeiss-branded cameras are mediocre, the phone is bulky, and the dedicated Assistant button gets in the way.

Best for

Buyers who want a big screen, clean Android and a headphone jack.

Not for

Camera fans and anyone who wants a compact phone.

Main strengthLarge, good-quality display
Main weaknessMediocre cameras
Reasons to buy
Large, good-quality display
Impressive battery life
Smooth everyday performance
3.5mm headphone jack
Reasons to avoid
Mediocre cameras
Bulky and heavy
Weak speaker
Annoying dedicated Assistant button
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How it stacks up

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Nokia 8.3 5G
This device8.3 5G
VS
Honor X9e s
AlternativeHonor X9e s
Display
6.81"6.79"
Chipset
Snapdragon 765GSnapdragon 6 Gen 4 (1x2.3 + 3x2.2 + 4x1.8GHz)
Battery
45008560
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Nokia 8.3 5G
This device8.3 5G
VS
iQOO Z11xa 5G
AlternativeiQOO Z11xa 5G
Display
6.81"6.76"
Chipset
Snapdragon 765G60
Battery
45007200
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Nokia 8.3 5G
This device8.3 5G
VS
iQOO Z10R
AlternativeiQOO Z10R
Display
6.81"6.77"
Chipset
Snapdragon 765G65
Battery
4500700
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X9e s—
HonorX9e s6.79" (172 mm) · Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (1x2.3 + 3x2.2 + 4x1.8GHz) · 8 GB
Z11xa 5G—
iQOOZ11xa 5G6.76" (172 mm) · 60 · 8 GB
Z10R—
iQOOZ10R6.77" (172 mm) · 65 · 8 GB
Z10—
iQOOZ106.77" (172 mm) · 36 · 8 GB
Product data

Full specifications

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Main camera

Modules
64 MP

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
18W

Body

Form factor
Bar
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