Nokia Express Music 5530 specifications. Comparative sizes with Nokia N97 and N97 Mini
Contents of delivery:
- Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
- Battery BL-4U Li-Ion 1000 mAh
- AC-8 charger
- USB cable CA-101
- Wired stereo headset WH-205
- Map microSD memory 4 GB MU-41
- MiniDVD
- Instructions
Positioning
IN Nokia review 5800 I allowed myself to lift the veil of secrecy over Nokia's plans and tell me in what direction the development will go touch devices. Those who carefully read reviews and participate in the life of the forum knew about a year ago that in the first half of 2009 an inexpensive version of the Nokia 5800 with reduced functionality would be announced. This happened later than originally expected, because Nokia sales 5800 exceeded all the wildest forecasts, this device became one of the best-selling on the market. In its own segment it is the undisputed leader. What delayed the launch of Nokia 5530? Is it good or bad? In my opinion, the situation here is twofold. For us as customers, this means greater stability of the software, since it is similar to that used in the Nokia 5800; for the company, the lifespan of the device becomes shorter. On the other hand, the lifespan of the Nokia 5800 increases by exactly the same number of months.
During the victorious march of the Nokia 5800 across the markets, competitors did not sleep, so Samsung launched the Star model, which also became the undisputed leader in the 200-250 Euro segment. This is one of the most affordable touch devices. Price plays an important role, and the example of Star clearly proved this. The upcoming device from Nokia will have to compete with it, as well as with a number of other models, for example, the LG KP500, although the latter’s share is small.
Samsung Star:
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic:
Nokia's main goal is to expand model range devices with touch screens. Currently there are three models - Nokia 5800, Nokia N97 as a flagship, and Nokia 5530. We cannot expect an aggressive expansion of the number of models in 2009; this is a gradual expansion of the offer, step by step. Against the backdrop of Samsung's activity, such efforts are insufficient, but for Nokia, due to the perception of the brand and its market share, they are justified. The company will have high sales for each of the models in its segments, not the maximum within the entire market, but high. This is apparently quite enough.
What is Nokia 5530 XpressMusic? Perhaps this is the first music phone that has been completed over a long period of time quality headphones. Nokia has developed a new type of headset specifically for the XpressMusic line. In fact we see full copy Nokia 5800 is in a smaller body, with slightly worse characteristics - a smaller screen, less memory, and a worse package. Less cost. Probably, we can stop here and note that not everyone can afford the Nokia 5800. Hence the conclusion that this is an offer for those who are looking for a touch-sensitive music phone for minimal money and from a well-known company.
What is also unusual is the fact that the Nokia 5530 is one of the most inexpensive smartphones based on the S60, which also gives it additional benefits. Not everyone understands what smartphones are and why they are needed, so for some buyers this will be an inexpensive touchscreen device from Nokia, but for some of the audience this is an interesting offer due to the cost of the S60.
Design, dimensions, control elements
Once again, the device is made of plastic; two speakers, which are located on the front surface, are covered with metal meshes. The sound travels differently than in the Nokia 5800; some people think the speakers are worse, others find them more pleasant. To my subjective taste, they are no better and no worse, exactly the same.
Phone size – 104x49x13 mm (5800 - 111x51.7x15.5 mm), weight – 107 grams (109 grams in 5800). The model is smaller in size and fits nicer in the hand. This was achieved only by reducing the screen diagonal.
Comparison with Nokia 5800 XpressMusic:
Comparison with Nokia N97:
Other changes include the abandonment of the mechanical Menu key; all buttons on the front panel are touch sensitive. You may like it or not, but it is clearly convenient, since there is no difference in pressing the screen or these keys. A separate key for launching the multimedia line with application shortcuts is located above the screen.
On the right side there is a paired volume key, a screen lock slider, it has not undergone major changes and can, apparently, jam, just like on the Nokia N97, Nokia 5800, but you need to check this in practice, with prolonged use of the device than I'm working in this moment. On the left side there is a hinged cover that covers the memory card slot, as well as the SIM card slot. At the top end there is an on/off button, at the bottom there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset, a 2 mm jack for charger, as well as a microUSB connector, it is hidden behind a plug that slides out of the case. The stylus is right there.
In my opinion, the build quality is no worse than in the Nokia 5800, but they avoided the design with a screw, that is, potentially the case should not come off on the right top corner. Plastic is inexpensive back panel It's glossy, and the chrome edging around the screen gives the device a certain charm. The disadvantages are that the back panel is not attached too tightly, there is a certain amount of play, which is annoying. You need to put the panel on carefully and snap it all the way. When assembled, the play remains, it is not too large, but it is present.
There are five colors available, they can be divided into two groups - the main color is black or white. Further, the color is determined by the color of the edging on the side. There are five color variations in total. They all look good.
Display
The screen is covered with a plastic protective surface and is almost not recessed into the body; you can work with either your hand or a stylus. The display is almost completely similar to that of the Nokia 5800 at first glance, with a slightly smaller diagonal. Let me remind you that the diagonal of the 5800 is 3.2 inches, the aspect ratio is 16:9, the resolution is 640x360 pixels (39x69 mm). Here the diagonal of the device is 2.9 inches. The display displays up to 16 million colors, the picture is juicy, bright, and striking.
The difference between the screens is revealed by direct comparison. The picture is brighter indoors and is better visible on the Nokia 5530; in the sun there is no difference. The Nokia 5530 screen is one of the first to be equipped with AFFS (Advanced Fringe Field Switching) technology, which allows for good viewing angles. I'm not sure that viewing angles are so important, but the picture quality is different.
The screen automatically rotates depending on the position of the body. It takes one second or less to turn around. The display is slightly recessed into the body, with edges along the edges. When scrolling from the right, your finger may touch the edge; some may not like this, but in principle it does not cause any unpleasant sensations. The side is smaller than in Nokia 5800, it is almost invisible.
In the sun the screen remains readable, there are no problems here. The screen can accommodate up to 14 lines of text and up to 3 service lines. The display is ideal for viewing videos, photos, and large lists.
Battery
Applies to the phone lithium ion battery BL-4U, it has a capacity of 1000 mAh (battery capacity 5800 - 1320 mAh). According to the manufacturer, the phone can work up to 4.5 hours in talk mode, up to 350 hours in standby mode. Music playback time – up to 27 hours, video recording time maximum quality– up to 140 minutes, video playback – up to 3.5 hours.
The operating time of the device is on average about 2 days in Moscow conditions cellular networks. At the same time, you can talk for up to an hour, take a few pictures, record a couple of minutes of video and listen to the radio or music for up to an hour. The time to fully charge the battery is about an hour and thirty minutes. For active users who check email and use Twitter, the operating time is about one business day. My device was guaranteed to be discharged by the evening. For comparison: Nokia 5800 lived in my hands for up to two days, Nokia N97 - for at least a day and a half. Therefore, among these models, time Nokia works 5530 is the minimum.
Here is the maximum operating time in various modes:
- Video viewing – 1 hour 40 minutes (H.264 in speakerphone)
- WEB surfing (EDGE connection) – 3 hours
- Listening to music on headphones – 24 hours
- Radio – 21.5 hours
A reduction in battery capacity of almost 30 percent also leads to a decrease in operating time by a similar amount of time.
Performance
The animation depends on the chosen theme, but the effects work perfectly, the speed of work has increased, and it is noticeable to the eye. ARM11 processor with a frequency of 434 MHz, which also contributes to a slightly higher speed of the interface (although the main merit is in the software).
Memory
Volume random access memory in the phone - 128 MB, after downloading the device has 70 to 74 MB of free memory. Also, the user has access to about 75 MB of memory in the device itself to save their data. The kit includes a 4 GB memory card, which will be enough for most users. We checked the operation of the 32 GB card, the phone recognizes it without any problems. Hot-swappable memory cards are supported.
USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
USB. In USB settings you can select one of 4 operating modes:
- Data Transfer (Mass Storage USB)– both the phone memory and memory cards are visible, no drivers are required, the OS itself recognizes the phone.
- PC Suite– work with Nokia PC Suite, access to all functions of the device, backup all information and so on.
- Image Transfer– transfer of photographs.
- Media Transfer– transfer of multimedia files (MTP).
The data transfer speed is about 5 Mb/s. When connecting the USB cable, the phone does not charge.
Bluetooth. The Bluetooth version of the smartphone is 2.0 with EDR support. The device supports the following profiles:
- Dial Up Networking Profile (Gateway)
- Object Push Profile (Server and Client)
- File Transfer Profile (Server)
- Hands Free Profile (Audio Gateway)
- Headset Profile (Audio Gateway)
- Basic Imaging Profile (Image Push Responder and Initiator)
- Remote SIM Access Profile (Server)
- Device Identification Profile
- Phone Book Access Profile (Server)
- Stereo Audio Streaming:
- Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile
- Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (A/V Remote Control Target)
- Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (Audio Source)
The data transfer speed via Bluetooth is on average 100 Kb/s. We checked the operation of stereo sound transmission to such a headset as Sony Ericsson DS970, managing songs, rewinding, skipping works without problems, at the same time the name of the current song is not displayed on the screen.
WiFi. The device has Wi-Fi support(IEEE 802.11g). All security standards are supported (WEP, WPA, WPA2), the settings are maximum. There is a Wi-Fi network wizard; it can search for them in the background and, if necessary, connect to such networks.
Musical Features
A typical player from Nokia, but thanks to the included headphones, the device sounds better than the Nokia 5800 out of the box. The WH205 model is one of the best on the market among those included with the phone. In their price class, these are the best bundled headphones in a phone. It's a pity that there is no remote control for the phone.
List of supported formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC, eAAC+, MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, Mobile XMF, SP-MIDI, AMR (NB-AMR), MIDI Tones (poly 64), RealAudio 7,8,10, True tones (WB-AMR), WAV. Various bit rates are supported for mp3 files, including VBR. When synchronizing with Windows Media Player 11 and later versions allow the use of protected DRM files (Janus DRM).
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Equalizers. The sound quality also changes noticeably when changing equalizers. Each equalizer has 8 bands, 6 of them are preset, each can be edited at your discretion, except for the default sound. Here is a list of equalizers: Bass Booster, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock. In the sound settings you can also select channel balance, stereo widening (StereoWidening), plus Loudness.
The device has a random playback function, as well as repeating all songs or a selected one. In standby mode, information about the file being played is displayed on the screen.
The music menu has a sorting list of tracks by all songs, playlists (there are automatic ones - recently added, never played, etc.), artists, albums, genres and composers. The music library (read the list of files) is automatically updated when synchronized with a PC using Nokia PC Suite, but if you insert a card with recorded songs, this does not happen. An interesting option is to view general information about the music library.
Podcasting– podcasts are integral part music player, it was earlier separate application. You can access podcasts from the player menu, or you can download the application separately; in the second case, you have access to the library, the Nokia podcast catalog, their search, synchronization settings, and so on. Possible automatic download Podcasts you subscribe to count towards how you download podcasts (on your native network or only through a specific access point). There are filters for accessing podcasts, in general the application is convenient and very useful.
A music shop– access to the Nokia Music Store, it is possible to buy songs, albums, and download them to your device.
FM radio– a regular radio, at the first start it asks you to select a region, depending on this it will use one or another FM band. There is RDS support, automatic setting on the station, when playing, the frequency of the station in the form of an animated screensaver is shown on the screen. Very beautiful. There is nothing special that can be said about the radio.
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Camera
It uses a CMOS matrix, resolution - 3.2 megapixels, autofocus. When I said in my first impressions that the camera is a cheap version of the Nokia 5800, I was focusing solely on its cost. A comparison in practice showed that the camera outperforms the Nokia 5800 in terms of color reproduction and looks more interesting. On the other hand, the module itself is actually cheaper. In comparison, you can see the differences between the cameras, but for now let’s talk about the settings.
The camera settings are as follows, you can choose one of 3 resolutions:
- Print 3M – Large
- Print 2M – Medium
- Multimedia message 0.3M
There are the following modes (Scene mode): Automatic, User Defined, Close-Up, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night, Night Portrait.
You can set a grid on the screen, set a timer to take pictures of yourself.
The color effects are as follows: Sepia, B&W, Vivid, Negative. White balance – automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent. Contrast from -2 to +2. Sharpness in three parameters, set to ISO (low, medium, high).
In a word, quite ordinary camera settings. Let's take a look at the photos, you yourself will appreciate that the camera of stars from the sky is quite comfortable for this device.
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Frame:
- The phone is a cheaper and simplified version of the top model Nokia 5800. It can be called the company's second phone with full touch control with a finger or stylus.
- The device itself is also made entirely of plastic, and has a metal frame around the front panel. Stereo speakers are hidden underneath. Most of the front side is occupied by a 2.9-inch touch display with a resolution of 360x640 pixels. Above it on the right is a touch button for calling the multimedia menu. At the bottom there are only three touch keys, which are responsible for accepting and hanging up calls, and entering the main menu
- On the right side there is a paired volume key, a touch screen lock slider and a camera shutter button.
- On the left side there are only two slots for a microSD memory card and a SIM card, which are closed with a common plastic plug
- At the top end there is only a power button
- All phone connectors are located at the bottom end. This is a microUSB port for connecting a cable, a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones and a charger socket. There is an eyelet in the right corner for attaching a strap. There is also a slot for a stylus on the opposite side
- The entire back side is covered by the battery cover. It has a window for a 3.2 megapixel camera module and LED flash.
- ARM 11 processor with a frequency of 434 MHz
- Built-in memory - 75 MB
- RAM capacity - 128 MB, of which 70 MB is available
- From communication capabilities Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB are provided.
- Bluetooth version 2.0 with EDR support. average speed data transfer is about 100 Kb/s. There is support for profiles: DUN, OPP, FTP, HFP, GOEP, GAP, SPP, HSP, BIP, A2DP
- Wi-Fi on the phone supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 security standards. Included is Home Media Server software, making it easy to connect to home network. There is a background search for Wi-Fi networks. It is possible to make VoIP calls
- When connected to a computer via a USB interface, the connection modes Data Transfer, PC Suite, Image Transfer and Media Transfer are available. The USB standard is 2.0, with an average data transfer speed of up to 5 Mb/s.
- Photo resolutions: 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 pixels, 20x digital zoom
- Maximum quality photo size up to 1 MB
- Flash modes: automatic, always on, off, red-eye reduction
- Shooting modes: auto, macro, portrait, landscape, sports, night, night portrait
- The camera shutter timer can be set to 2, 10, 20 seconds
- White balance mode: Auto, Sun, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
- Effects: sepia, black and white, negative
- Video shooting mode: automatic, night
- Video shooting resolution: 640x480 pixels
- Video shooting at 30 frames per second, file format - mpeg4, 4x digital zoom
- Telephone
- Battery
- Charger
- USB cable
- Wired stereo headset
- 4 GB microSD memory card
- MiniDVD disc
- Instructions
The market launch of this long-awaited model was postponed several times for objective reasons. As a result, it was possible to achieve extraordinary software stability.
Positioning
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is the first to be equipped with high-quality headphones. The company has developed a unique type of headset specifically for this series. The model 5800, well known to many fans of the company, is, in fact, a copy of the Nokia 5530. The characteristics of the latter, however, are slightly reduced. Our hero smaller size housing, a more modest screen and memory performance, the delivery package is also simplified. However, thanks to this approach, the manufacturer was able to offer a functional device at a much more affordable price. So, this phone suitable for people who are looking for a touch-sensitive music device at a low cost from a well-known manufacturer. Nokia 5530 has S60 firmware, which also characterizes it on the good side.
Design, dimensions and controls
The device is made of plastic, with metal mesh enclosing 2 speakers. They are located on the front surface. The size of the device is 104x49x13 mm and weighs 107 grams. Since the device is relatively small, it fits nicely in the hand. In this model, the manufacturer abandoned the usual mechanical “Menu” button; all the keys on the front panel are touch sensitive. A separate button that launches a multimedia line with application icons is located above the screen. The right side contains a paired volume key and a screen lock function. On the left there is a cover covering the memory card slot and a SIM card slot. On the top edge there is a power button, and on the bottom there is a 3.5 mm headset jack and an input for connecting a charger. hides a plug that slides out of the body. In addition, the stylus is located here.
Judging by user reviews, the build quality is not satisfactory. Owners also welcome the elimination of a screw in the design, since this ensures that the housing in the upper corner does not come off. Inexpensive plastic is used here, the back panel is made of glossy, chrome edging surrounds the screen, which gives the device additional charm.
Some users in their reviews express dissatisfaction with the fact that the phone is not fastened very securely, which causes some play. The panel must be put on carefully and snapped all the way. When the phone is fully assembled, the play remains, but it is not very large.
For Nokia 5530 there are 5 color solutions, they can be divided into 2 groups. The main shade is black or white. Next you should choose the color of the edging. Total 5 color variations. They are all worthy of attention.
Display
The screen is covered with a plastic protective surface. The display is almost not immersed in the body. The work is done with your hand and stylus. Diagonal - 2.9 inches. The screen displays 16 million colors, the picture is juicy and bright. Nokia 5530 received AFFS technology, which made it possible to achieve excellent viewing angles. The screen unfolds automatically based on the position of the body. Changing orientation takes about a second. There are edges along the edges of the display. While scrolling from the right, your finger may well touch one of them. However, this does not cause any discomfort. The side is almost invisible. The screen remains readable in the sun. It fits 14 text lines and 3 service lines. The screen is great for viewing large lists, photos and videos.
Battery
The device uses a BL-4U - lithium-ion battery. It has a capacity of 1000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the phone can work for 4.5 hours during a conversation. It is also expected to provide 350 hours in the case of standby mode. The music playing period is 27 hours. Video recording at maximum quality can last 140 minutes. His phone can play for 3.5 hours. Based on user reviews, the average operating time of the device is 2 days. Fully charging the battery will take about one and a half hours.
Performance
Animation in Nokia 5530 depends on the theme used, but the effects work great. The speed is not satisfactory. The processor used here is ARM11. Its frequency is 434 MHz.
Memory
The amount of RAM in this case is 128 MB. The Nokia 5530 phone after booting has between 70-74 megabytes of memory on the internal storage. There is also approximately 75 MB available on the device itself for storing personal data. The kit includes a 4 GB memory card. If desired, you can use removable media up to 32 GB. The ability to hot-swappable memory cards is supported.
Data interfaces
In the USB settings, you can select the most suitable of four operating modes. When working with Data Transfer, the phone's memory is visible, as well as installed drives; no drivers are required. The operating system automatically identifies the phone. You can also activate the PC Suite mode, which gives access to the entire variety of functions of the device. They even include information backup. If you select Image Transfer, the photo transfer will begin. There is also a special mode for transferring multimedia files. It's called Media Transfer. The information transfer speed is approximately 5 Mb/s.
Some users in their reviews complain that the phone does not charge when the USB cable is connected. Bluetooth version - 2.0. Work with EDR is provided. The device supports many profiles. The average speed of information transfer via Bluetooth reaches 100 Kb/s. User reviews indicate that the ability to connect a headset via a wireless interface works flawlessly. The device supports Wi-Fi. All basic safety standards are provided, the settings are maximum. There is a “Wi-Fi Network Wizard”. This tool can search for connections “in the background” and, if necessary, connect to the Network.
Musical Features
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic has a classic player, but the sound quality in this case is excellent, thanks to the included headphones. Their model is WH205. This decision users recognize it as one of the best in its price category. Some reviews expressed regret about the lack of a phone control center on the headset.
The list of supported formats is huge. In the case of mp3 files, there are different bitrates, including VBR. If you synchronize your device with WMP, you can work with DRM-protected files. It should be noted that the title of the composition, the author, as well as control elements are displayed on the display. Progressive rewinding is provided. The sound quality changes noticeably when selecting equalizers. Moreover, each of these instruments is 8-band. There are 6 of them preinstalled.
Everything can be edited according to your preferences. You cannot make changes only to the default sound. The list of equalizers is as follows: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Bass, Booster. Sound settings allow you to set channel balance, use stereo widening, as well as the Loudness function. It is possible to play randomly, repeat the entire list of songs, or only a selected one. The screen always displays information about the song being played. The music menu has the ability to sort the list by songs, playlists, artists, composers, genres and albums.
Another one important feature Nokia 5530 - price. You can buy it today for 88 US dollars.
It went on sale a year ago. The GPS navigation capabilities of the 5530 were taken away, the dimensions became a little smaller, and the weight was a little lighter. This phone is not able to work in third generation networks. The data transfer rate is limited by the HSCSD standard. The display has also become slightly smaller - its diagonal is 2.9 inches instead of 3.2, but it is made using AFFS technology, which is a development of S-IPS and provides wide viewing angles.
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic specifications and positioning
Since our readers had the opportunity to get acquainted with the Nokia 5800 in detail in detailed review, it makes sense to dwell on the differences with it, at the same time comparing the characteristics of these two models with the Nokia 5230 phone, which is going on sale the other day. The comparison is more than fair, since all three devices are part of the XpressMusic music line and today represent an exhaustive list of Nokia music phones equipped with touch screen and sold on our market. does not apply to musical ones, and (especially for our inattentive readers from Russia) is not yet sold on our market.Of the three, the model is the smallest and lightest, having the smallest, but more technologically advanced screen. Only the lack of a GPS receiver and support for third-generation networks prevents it from becoming the killer of the 5800, completely ruining its sales. It is worth saying that I do not completely agree with one of the common opinions that the 5530 is an improved 5800, in which everything is improved and “brought to mind.” The world knows many examples of how successful companies time after time release new products that become popular and thus destroy sales of previous products. Suffice it to recall Gillette, each new shaving system of which literally devours the previous one, forcing customers to buy products from this brand again and again, turning a blind eye to competitors’ products. I have no intention of justifying anyone in any way, but in my opinion there is logic in such actions. Visit any store: touch phones quite a lot, in each you will definitely meet Samsung models S5230 Star, LG KP500, and very recent Samsung Corby and LG GD510. But in each you will also find Nokia models: 5800, 5530 and soon 5230. At the same time, Nokia phones always cost more and are smartphones. You can debate the topic of prices as much as you like, but it is clear that every company strives to reach a level where customers will be willing to pay more for its products than for competitors’ products of similar capabilities.
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic equipment
To begin with, I suggest watching a short video that gives an idea of what this phone is equipped with.
- Box
- Charger
- Disk with Nokia OVI Suite
- 4 GB microSD memory card
- Short USB cable
- Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phone
- Two sets of ear tips of different sizes
- Stereo headset
- User manual in Russian and Ukrainian languages
Appearance
The phone's stylus, unlike the 5800 model, has a round cross-section. For ease of removal, there is a special element at its tip that you can pry with your fingernail.
The phone comes in black or silver. Silver, in my opinion, looks nicer, its front panel looks metallic, even if it is not. At the same time, there are 3 more varieties, distinguished by a plastic insert in the sidewall. In addition to blue (in the picture), there may also be yellow or purple. Together with a couple of modifications of the black case, we end up with 5 possible delivery options.
The plastic on the back panel looks too simple. The lid seems fragile, although experience using the 5800 with the same flimsy-looking lid showed that there was no chance of breaking it.
The microUSB cable is very short. This is convenient for the laptop owner if desktop computer The connector is hidden on the back panel and you have to crawl under the table every time, which is not very good. On the other hand, desktops have had connectors on the front panel for God knows how long.
I liked the headset more than the one that came with the 5800. The headphones have seals, thanks to which they do not regularly fall out of my ears. True, according to low frequencies They turned out to be weaker; I constantly lacked rich bass.
The kit includes two more pairs of attachments of different sizes - if desired, you can choose those with which you are most comfortable.
There is no remote control on the headset, there is simply a block with a bracket for attaching to clothing, a call answer button and a microphone (black dot in the middle photo).
The right panel contains (from left to right) a volume rocker, a screen lock lever, and a camera button. On the left there is a long plug for a double slot, which contains a memory card and a SIM card. At the top there is only a power button, at the bottom there is a microUSB connector, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a 2 mm connector for a charger.
The plug slides out on a plastic plate.
It does not rotate, but it extends far enough so that connecting the cable does not create inconvenience.
To the right of the XpressMusic inscription there is a touch button for calling a special media panel, which you could read about in detail in the 5800 review. At the bottom there are three touch buttons (hardware ones have been abandoned altogether). This potentially means that if an application freezes, the only thing left to do is turn off the phone, whereas a hardware button would allow you to switch to the application manager and close the problematic one. But this is more of a theory. In practice, I did not notice any inconveniences.
The built-in 3-megapixel camera is mounted with LED backlight. It seemed to me noticeably weaker than the model 5800. However, buyers of music models, as practice shows, care little about the camera.
A long plug is attached at one end to the body. Unlike, say, Nokia 5730, where it was attached in the center and got lost very quickly.
Inside there is a SIM card and a memory card. The plug bends, as you can see, almost 180 degrees.
There are no surprises under the hood. Stylus slot only.
Battery capacity 1000 mAh
Comparative sizes with Nokia N97 and N97 Mini
Of course, it would be more correct to compare the Nokia 5530 with the 5800 and 5230 models, but only the Nokia N97 and N97 Mini were at hand:
Now all this is on video and live:
Menu Features
Of course, the phone interface depends on the version operating system. All this can be seen in detail in the Nokia 5800 review. Here I would like to simply dwell on the features. But most of the screenshots are just for general information.
The desktop has three visualization options, 4 link shortcuts can be installed independently.
Themes: Standard, Link bar, Contact bar. The latter may contain not 4 links, like the 5800, but 20. Which is very good.
Phone control menu. It’s nice that you can adjust the placement of icons yourself, if you wish, by moving the squares with your finger the necessary applications higher.
The dialer is standard, with large buttons so that you don't have to take out the stylus. Portrait orientation virtual keyboard telephone To switch to the QWERTY touch keyboard mode, you just need to turn the phone to a horizontal position (which, by the way, the 5800 did not have). A dozen templates will help you quickly send a message (a nice thing, but I wonder if anyone actually uses them? I personally always forget about this feature, although at least a third of my messages could use one of these texts).
The browser has not changed in any way, applications for social networks(we are still waiting for programs for our popular LiveJournal, VKontakte and Odnoklassniki). Of course, the menu has the option to connect to OVI. Browser bookmarks lead there too.
The browser is not one of the most convenient, I still can’t get around to writing more about it. It can do a lot of things, but for ease of operation, a multi-touch (and a capacitive screen) would probably do the trick.
Screenshots system memory, memory card and music player.
The “Software Update” item allows you to update the firmware or install new applications via your current Internet connection (this is where Wi-Fi comes in handy).
Everything is done easily and simply, you just need to agree with everything (the girls will really like it).
2 years ago 0
Convenient smartphone. I get a lot of pleasure while using it!
2 years ago 0
quality, design, reliability
2 years ago 0
1)Affordable price. 2) Excellent camera for 3.2 megapixel. 3)Easy to use. 4) has not been repaired for 2 years
2 years ago 0
This phone has many advantages, for example, good sound, wi-fi, an excellent camera (you don’t need more for a phone!), the sensor responds well to both the stylus and the finger
2 years ago 0
Nice large display, sensitive sensor, headphones, 4GB memory card, comfortable touch keys, fast internet! good video quality!
2 years ago 0
Camera - Design - Easy to use (does not glitch) - Works for a long time in music playback mode and generally lasts for 2 days
2 years ago 0
1. Design. I chose it primarily because of him. 2. Camera. Only 3.2 megapixels, but takes excellent photos. 3. Player. Convenient, but for some reason it doesn’t sort all the tracks into playlists and shoves them into a general list. 4.Resistive sensor. Outdated, but really dear to my heart. 5. Doesn't bug. For 2.5 years there was not a single complaint.
2 years ago 0
All!! except for the back panel and the stylus mount.
2 years ago 0
Good sound...colors...the camera is very good! A very convenient phone.
2 years ago 0
1. Value for money. 2. Convenient phone, fits well in the hand. 3. Convenient finger typing. I hardly use the stylus. 4. Large, bright and high-quality display. 5 The sound is excellent, very loud and “tasty” 6. The camera has excellent autofocus, focuses well on text, and behaves perfectly during the day. Flash on four. 7. There is a lot of good software on the Internet already adapted to Simba 9.4 5th
2 years ago 0
there is play on the back cover, the stylus socket also starts to play over time and the stylus is not fully fixed, the latch on the USB has fallen off, the back panel is scratched even with relatively careful handling... although in one word we can say the disadvantage is the build quality and the plastic material .
2 years ago 0
There are not many disadvantages:
1) The camera is not great, but for such a price it suits me, especially since I have a camera for taking photos.
2) It works a little slower with “non-native” themes, but in principle they are happy with their own themes!
These are minor flaws that I found in the phone! back cover and there have been no problems with the lock button so far!)
2 years ago 0
Weak battery, infrequent but not uncommon glitches, easily soiled (very attractive to dirt) body, lack of a larger number of color options.
2 years ago 0
if you don’t dig in, then there are no such things
2 years ago 0
2 years ago 0
The stylus is constantly lost because it is poorly secured and becomes loose over time, the battery began to discharge quickly (after more than 2 years), and in winter it turns off with active use
2 years ago 0
1) It's terribly buggy.
2) It turns off on its own.
3) I constantly surf the Internet, charging lasts for half a day.
4) If the phone falls, it falls apart into all its components.
5) The phone lives its own life, in your jeans pocket it constantly calls anyone.
6) Terrible sensor.
7) The case gets scratched quickly.
8) Bad flash.
9) Auto screen rotation is terrible.
10) The most terrible browser.
11) The lock slider does not work clearly.
12) The reset button gets stuck.
2 years ago 0
The biggest drawback is the stylus. When it is there and you use it, it scratches the film on the screen very badly, when it is lost, not through the fault of the user, but through the fault of the case designers, after two or three months of use the stylus almost did not stay in the phone, I had to constantly monitor it, but that’s all he got lost, the only drawback now is the problem of getting the SIM card out of the phone.
It can also be called a disadvantage that you have to update the firmware a couple of times a year, otherwise the phone starts to slow down.
2 years ago 0
The sound is not very loud despite the fact that it is ExpressMusic. My friend also has a Nokia phone, he bought it 1-2 years ago and it has the same sound. louder phone called nojia 8800 lune, the cover and screen get scratched quickly, it’s fragile, when you turn on the camera you need a very bright room, and in the slightest darkness the photo is not clear and is all dotted,
2 years ago 0
For several years there was practically no use
