Nokia 5530 XpressMusic 7.37 cm (2.9") Single SIM 1000 mAh Black, Red

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:56

Average rating:72

Uk has collected 50 expert reviews for Nokia 5530 XpressMusic 7.37 cm (2.9") Single SIM 1000 mAh Black, Red and the average expert rating is 72 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:26

Average rating:70

It would be nice to say Nokia's XpressMusic line of music oriented phones has enjoyed steady improvement since being introduced in 2006 but, to be frank, it's gone in all sorts of odd directions over the years with some handsets being more successful than...

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pz10.com

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2011-09-17 05:34:38

Average rating:0

The XpressMusic lineup is fired up and coming after you with all theyve got - from QWERTY smartphones to touchscreens. In fact, with the arrival of 5530 XpressMusic, the Nokia music line has more touch phones than the Nseries. We told you, theyre dea...

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic certainly seems both well reasoned and reasonable. It is a clear attempt to bring the S60 5th edition to the hands of a larger audience, which in turn should motivate a bigger developer community, which in turn will make the...

digitalversus.com

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2011-09-17 05:34:40

Average rating:60

In the XpressMusic range, we’ve already had the 5610 slide-up and the 5800 touch. The 5530 is a lighter version of the 5800. No 3G and a slightly shortened screen. Is it just a 5800 without the good bits then, or is it a relatively low-priced phone wit...

Easytouse interface, Simple features, Slips into a pocket...
No 3G, Aging interface, Underdeveloped in terms of music...

theregister.co.uk

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2011-09-17 05:34:40

Average rating:75

Nokia’s touchscreen user interface has not had many outings. We’ve seen it before in the original Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and in the much more highbrow, Qwerty keyboard toting N97. Now we have a third appearance in the shape of another XpressMusic hands...

There are some compromises on features to get to the price, including a screen which borders on being too small for a touchscreen, the absence of 3G and GPS, lacklustre battery life and a mediocre camera. If you are on a budget and want to try the tou...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:44

Average rating:80

Whether the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic has what it takes to steal the 5800’s crown remains to be seen. But as an affordable touch-screen with excellent music capabilities, it’s definitely one to consider. In a nutshell, this is a phone aimed at being c...

Great look and sound, bright screen and innovative interface.
Quirky touch interface and lack of features such as 3G and GPS.

electricpig.co.uk

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:48

Average rating:80

Bargain touchscreens seem to be trendier than winkle pickers and laying into Kerry Katona right now. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is the latest budget offering to appear on our desks after the neat Samsung Blade and the Poundland–worthy Alcatel OT–708...

Cheap, looks great, loads of neat multimedia features...
Average camera, screen a tad too small...
A fine basic touchscreen phone with cracking musical extras...

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techradar.com

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2011-09-17 05:34:50

Average rating:80

Nokia might have been late to the touchscreen game, but its making up for lost time now by following up the successful 5800 XpressMusic and N97 with the budget 5530 XpressMusic.Its a phone not too dissimilar to the 5800 XpressMusic in shape, albeit s...

Low cost, Easy to user interface, Nice menu transitions, On board stylus...
Poor call quality and coverage, Average camera, No 3G on board, Rattling keyguard slider...

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T3.com

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2011-09-17 05:34:50

Average rating:60

Touchscreen tech on a budget Nokia has announced its latest touchscreen offering, the 5530 XpressMusic, following in the footsteps of the Nokia N97 and the 5800 XpressMusic. However this time round it’s shaved a considerable amount off the price tag...

Animated menu transitions, 3.5mm jack, Wi-Fi and GPS with geo tagging, The price point is also the clear selling point...
Lacks certain features, Camera could do with sprucing up a bit, Call quality and coverage was also a little suspect at times...
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is likely to be the budget hit of 2009. The screen quality and media options are plentiful, and while we would have loved to see 3G on board, the battery life saving is a real boon. Overall, we like a lot...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-08 09:36:01

Average rating:60

A smaller, cheaper version of the first Nokia touch-screen mobile phone, the 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia's 5530 XpressMusic lacks 3G connectivity and GPS. A more compact design and a competitive price tag are the main differences with its bigger brother.Our review unit of the 5530 XpressMusic was an international model, but it should be almost identical to the Australian version. We'll update our review with any additional information once the official Australian model is released.The Nokia 5530...

Responsive touch screen, compact design, 3.5mm headphone jack, contacts bar, home screen shortcuts, zippy UI...
No 3G, no GPS, questionable build quality, touch input isn’t consistent, text input is hit and miss...
A smaller, more compact version of the 5800, Nokia’s 5530 XpressMusic is a very similar handset to its bigger brother, though it lacks GPS and 3G connectivity. While we prefer the smaller design, build quality is again questionable...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2014-03-22 03:57:14

Average rating:80

The Nokia 5800 ‘Tube’ marked a turning point for Nokia’s music strategy, which ultimately evolved into the new Xseries range - and the all singing, all dancing X6 coming soon.But, there’s still life in the XpressMusic range yet - and while the X6 takes...

multimedia playback, Surprisingly responsive display for a resistive screen, WiFi is an unexpected feature at this price point...
In 2009, we don’t want to see a stylus making an appearance!, Small screen makes it harder to use more advanced applications, Web browser disappoints it desperately needs the improved version coming to the N97...
The 5530 offers more features than the target market probably wants, and the small display size makes some features hard to use - but the high resolution means video playback is impressive. Coupled with a decent music player and expandable memory, yo...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-22 03:57:14

Average rating:80

You can also put email in the middle of the screen with the latest message header on display – this works well though the default white text on black background of the messages themselves can be hard to read. Since there’s also a Facebook shortcut on...

Good price. Audio jack. Bright touchscreen...
No 3G. No GPS. Occasionally inconsistent operating system...
Its touchscreen isn’t perfect, but this is a fine music phone for Symbian fans on a tight budget...

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recombu.com

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2014-05-16 03:21:34

Average rating:40

The Nokia 5530 is an affordable touchscreen phone which features a 2.9-inch resistive screen, a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and access to Nokia's Ovi Store, where you can download a host of apps, wallpapers and ringtones.What we likeNokia phone...

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a decent music phone, but it's definitely not an all-singing multimedia device. We really didn't like using the stylus and the lack of 3G means browsing the Web on the go isn't great. But if you don't mind using the stylus...

cgena.com

Updated:
2016-12-29 21:58:48

Average rating:0

We've witnessed the phenomenal success of the that started off 2009. Ending the year would be its alternative for those who are still looking at what touchscreen to buy - the . . You have the 2.9" display with the special XpressMusic touch sensitive...

brighthub.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:20

Average rating:100

After working for a long time in the mobile phone market, Nokia now has a complete line of music phones named "XpressMusic", and the new Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a stylish addition to this line-up. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper...

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recombu.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:20

Average rating:50

The Nokia 5530 is an affordable touchscreen phone which features a 2.9-inch resistive screen, a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and access to Nokia's Ovi Store, where you can download a host of apps, wallpapers and ringtones.What we likeNokia phone...

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a decent music phone, but it's definitely not an all-singing multimedia device. We really didn't like using the stylus and the lack of 3G means browsing the Web on the go isn't great. But if you don't mind using the stylus...

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ld2.ciol.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:21

Average rating:0

Nokia’s entry into the touch screen market was much hyped, but the initial device i.e. the 5800 XpressMusic failed to live to the expectations in more than one way. Post the 5800, Nokia incorporated touch screen into the N series and even came ou...

Looks, Snappy UI, Audio output, FM, Battery...
Camera, No GPS, No 3G...

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tech2.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:22

Average rating:80

The 5530 XpressMusic has been a bit of a mystery. Although it’s been out there for a while now, it’s a bit elusive when it comes to being on the shelves. There are very few places that carry the handset and I don’t see why. But here's a closer look at...

Very well designed device, Responsive UI, Audio player is great...
Double-tap access features must go, No GPS...
ConnectivityOther than 3G, the 5530 is loaded with all other forms of mobile connectivity. EDGE/GPRS and Wi-Fi connectivity is available for web access. Nokia’s native browser is still as versatile as ever and well designed enough for comfortable br...

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pcworld.in

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:24

Average rating:71

A smaller, cheaper version of the first Nokia touch-screen mobile phone, the 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia's 5530 XpressMusic lacks 3G connectivity and GPS. A more compact design and a competitive price tag are the main differences with its bigger brother.Fe...

Responsive Touch Screen, Compact Design, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Zippy UI...
No 3G, No GPS, Questionable Build Quality, Inconsistent Touch UI...
You can purchase a Nokia 5530 XpressMusic in the market nowadays for Rs. 12,000. Since it is a cut down version of the 5800 XpressMusic, we expected a modest feature-set but the lack of GPS and 3G still stands out. Although the UI has been improved, t...

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cgena.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:26

Average rating:0

We've witnessed the phenomenal success of the that started off 2009. Ending the year would be its alternative for those who are still looking at what touchscreen to buy - the . . You have the 2.9" display with the special XpressMusic touch sensitive...

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techtree.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:29

Average rating:70

We had previewed the Nokia 5530 a couple of months ago at the Nokia Music Store launch event in Mumbai. Our first impressions were generally positive and we liked the improved interface over the 5800 XpressMusic and the thinner and lighter form factor...

Slim and light design, good display quality, excellent audio quality, decent camera quality (daylight)...
Clunky interface design, resistive touchscreen response not up to the mark, poor display visibility under sunlight, no 3G and GPS, no dedicated music keys...
We had previewed the Nokia 5530 a couple of months ago at the Nokia Music Store launch event in Mumbai. Our first impressions were generally positive and we liked the improved interface over the 5800 XpressMusic and the thinner and lighter form factor...

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mobileburn.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:34

Average rating:95

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is Nokia's newest budget-oriented touchscreen smartphone, and it comes in a nice small package. Ricky takes a look at how well the 5530 XpressMusic stands up against other touchscreen smartphones in this in-depth review. Phy...

Awesome battery life, bright responsive touchscreen, stable firmware...
Slow data connection, flimsy battery cover...
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is Nokia's budget-oriented touchscreen smartphone, with a small 2.9-inch nHD touchscreen display, standard 3.5mm audio port, and 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera. The Symbian operating system, with Nokia's S60 5th Edition...

Allaboutsymbian.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:35

Average rating:0

This - this is the point at which what Nokia in general (and OPK in particular) have been saying about Symbian OS taking over (from Series 40) in the mid-tier in the phone market comes home to roost. What we have here is a full-touchscreen S60 5th Edi...

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phonedog.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:38

Average rating:66

The XpressMusic line of Nokia phones has been a huge success. The 5800, or tube, which trumps the 5530 with 3G is also going for less than $300, but is bulkier, less attractive, and seems to have a less sensitive screen. Not to mention that the 5530 h...

great looks; 3.2 MP auto-focus cam; MMS; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth, FM radio; accelerometer; proximity sensor; resistive touch screen is pretty sensitive; under $300; cool new home screen; a great little media player.
no 3G; although adjusted for touch screen use, Symbian S60 still doesnt feel like a touch OS; on-screen keyboard is inconsistent and unpredictable.
Nokias XpressMusic phones are a big success, and for good reason. The Symbian S60 operating system still needs a few tweaks to feel like a true touch screen OS, but Nokia has made headway in this arena. Future updates are likely to address the key co...

stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:40

Average rating:80

You can also put email in the middle of the screen with the latest message header on display – this works well though the default white text on black background of the messages themselves can be hard to read. Since there’s also a Facebook shortcut on...

Good price. Audio jack. Bright touchscreen...
No 3G. No GPS. Occasionally inconsistent operating system...
Its touchscreen isn’t perfect, but this is a fine music phone for Symbian fans on a tight budget...

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mobileblah.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:42

Average rating:0

There was quite a fuss surrounding the release of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, because this was the first device of the manufacturer featuring touch sensitive display. And until recently, it was the only one as well. With its affordable price tag and go...

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is not only a capable Symbian S60 5th Edition based smartphone, but a pretty good multimedia-oriented handset as well. The thing is we don´t believe it´s worth the money Nokia´s asking for it. It comes with a stee...

phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:44

Average rating:80

There was quite a fuss surrounding the release of the , because this was the first device of the manufacturer featuring . And until recently, it was the only one as well. With its affordable price tag and good overall functionality, the turned out to...

Compact size, Good touch screen sensitivity, Good incall and audio quality, Robust battery...
Display is unusable in direct sunlight, No GPS and 3G, Available with a price tag that´s simply unreasonable...
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is not only a capable Symbian S60 5th Edition based smartphone, but a pretty good multimedia-oriented handset as well. The thing is we don´t believe it´s worth the money Nokia´s asking for it. It comes with a steep price tag...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:46

Average rating:80

Despite the omission of 3G, this phone still squeezes a lot into a small, cool-looking package. User opinions(1) The 5800 remains the fantastic affordable all rounderThis device is clearly a great proposition and indeed it is a direct alternative to a...

Great look and sound, bright screen and innovative interface...
Quirky touch interface and lack of features such as 3G and GPS.Look and Feel...
Despite the omission of 3G, this phone still squeezes a lot into a small, cool-looking package...

gsmarena.com

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:48

Average rating:0

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic certainly seems both well reasoned and reasonable. It is a clear attempt to bring the S60 5th edition to the hands of a larger audience, which in turn should motivate a bigger developer community, which in turn will make the...

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mobile-review.com US

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:50

Average rating:0

Call quality was never an issue with the 5530, as it easily lived up to our expectations of a Nokia-branded phone. Ring tones sounded quite loud and we were happy with them even in noisy environments. The vibro alter was of moderate strength. Those wh...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

Updated:
2011-09-17 05:34:53

Average rating:0

Like we've been saying, it's always better late than never. When Nokia introduced the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic as the first device utilizing the Symbian S60 V5.0 touch OS, it did generate a spark of interest, but not as much as the Nokia N97 that was ann...

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