Nokia 5.4 Review
Nokia’s phones have long been among our top picks for budget and mid-tier smartphones, but things began to turn sour late last year with the Nokia 8 V 5G UW ($699.99). Originally scheduled to launch in early 2020, it was delayed by the pandemic, and HMD released it in November with a staggering price tag. At the time, we chalked this misfire up to bad luck, but the Nokia 5.4 ($249.99) is another overpriced flop. Had the 5.4 been released in the US last year, it would have ranked among our favorites in this price range. In 2021, however, capable performance and good build quality don’t make up for middling battery life, ho-hum cameras, and a lack of 5G. Skip it and go with the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G ($279.99), our Editors' Choice among sub-$300 phones.Bright Display Save for a few minor tweaks, the Nokia 5.4 boasts the same aesthetic as last year's Nokia 5.3 ($199.99). It measures 6.3 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches (HWD), weighs 6.4 ounces, and comes in blue or purple. The back and chassis ar...
The Nokia 5.4 performs well and comes with promises of multiple OS upgrades, but it doesn’t begin to live up to its price tag.
Capable performance; Durable build for its price; Excellent audio
Poor value for the price; Slow OS upgrades; Mediocre battery life