New Delhi, August 16 – Nokia is making headlines again, and this time it’s not about nostalgia. The company has just launched the Nokia NX 5G in India, and the spec sheet looks like something you’d expect from a phone twice its price.
For ₹12,490, you’re getting 12GB of RAM, an enormous 512GB of storage, blisteringly fast 200W charging, and a 200MP main camera. On paper, it feels like Nokia has come to the mid-range market not just to compete, but to take the gloves off entirely.
More Power Than You’d Expect
The phone is powered by a Snapdragon-series chip (likely the Snapdragon 782G, though Nokia hasn’t shouted about it), backed by 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. That’s the sort of memory you’d usually find in premium flagships.
In day-to-day use, this isn’t just about numbers — it means switching between a graphically heavy game, a Zoom call, and a couple of social media apps without the phone lagging or heating up noticeably. It’s the kind of fluidity that makes you forget about “closing background apps” entirely.
Storage Space That Feels Endless
The 512GB onboard storage is almost comical for a mid-range device. To put it in perspective, that’s half a terabyte in your pocket. Most phones here still ship with 128GB as the standard — so unless you’re shooting a daily vlog in 8K or hoarding every episode of your favorite shows offline, you’re unlikely to run out anytime soon.
Charging: From Empty to Full Before Your Coffee Gets Cold
Let’s talk about that 200W charging. Yes, 200 watts. In practical terms, we’re looking at a full recharge in under 20 minutes. That’s less time than it often takes to find a charger for other phones. While Nokia hasn’t confirmed the exact battery size, most leaks point to a 4,700mAh unit.
It sounds like a gimmick until you try living with it — charging anxiety basically disappears.
A 200MP Camera? Yes, Really
The headline act for creators is the 200MP main camera sensor, which Nokia has paired with optical image stabilization and AI processing. The results, from what we’ve briefly seen, are sharp, detailed, and surprisingly good in low light.
There’s also an ultra-wide and macro lens in the mix, plus support for 8K recording. The idea is clear — this isn’t just a phone camera; it’s a portable content creation kit.
Display and Design That Feel Premium
The NX 5G is wrapped around a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a silky 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Colors are rich, blacks are deep, and, in typical AMOLED fashion, it pops in any lighting. The back has a matte finish that resists fingerprints nicely — a small but appreciated touch.
Clean Software, Long Support
True to form, Nokia is shipping this with Android 14 in its clean, bloat-free state. You’re also promised three years of Android updates and four years of security patches, which instantly puts it ahead of many competitors that forget about software after a year.
Final Thoughts
The Nokia NX 5G doesn’t just tick boxes — it underlines them in bold. For under ₹13,000, it’s giving you RAM and storage normally reserved for Rs. 40,000+ devices, charging speeds that make overnight charging pointless, and a camera setup that could seriously tempt budding creators.
Competitors like Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Realme GT Neo 6 are going to have to rethink their game plans, because if Nokia can deliver on performance and reliability here, the NX 5G might just become 2025’s biggest mid-range upset.