Nokia 515 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.4", 320 x 240
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
RAM
64 MB
Battery
1200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia 515
Product Type Feature phone
Form Factor Bar
Height 114 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Width 48 mm Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Depth 11 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Weight 101 g Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Body Material Aluminium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.15 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset / AV composite out - mini-phone 3.5mm

The Nokia 515 has dimensions 114 mm × 48 mm × 11 mm. Its weight is 101 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia 515
Display Type LCD display
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.4" Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 240 pixels Worse than 68 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 166 ppi Worse than 97 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 262,144 colours Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 2.4" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia 515 is 320 x 240 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 166 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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MEMORY Nokia 515
RAM 64 MB Worse than 94 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Nokia 515 is equipped with 64 MB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Nokia 515
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 3x Worse than 83 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Negative, Sepia, normal, Greyscale
Camera Modes Landscape/portrait mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 2592 x 1944
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 (QVGA)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia 515 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 5 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.4 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 3x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia 515
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1200 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 792 hours Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 624 minutes Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 624 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 318 min
Standby: up to 792 hrs

The battery size of Nokia 515 is 1200 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 792 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Nokia 515 will last one charge with constant phone calls 624 minutes.

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CELLULAR Nokia 515
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Software Platforms Supported Java

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Nokia 515 supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia 515
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, SDAP, A2DP, AVRCP, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, VoIP client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Nokia Chat, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 3.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Nokia 515
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, G.729, G.726, AMR, MP3, ADPCM, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, HE-AAC
Supported Digital Video Standards AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V
FEATURES Nokia 515
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Personal Information Management Calendar, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Phone Book Entries Qty 1000
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), HD Voice, sharing media via Slam
OTHERS Nokia 515
Included Accessories Stereo headset, power adapter

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