Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

1322 reviews

Apr, 2024

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reliability (23)
GPS navigation (5)
text input (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1322 reviews of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and price. The performance and usability also get good reviews, but many are critical about the text input and GPS navigation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the sound and camera are on the whole positive. The performance and portability also get good opinions, but comments about the durability and size are different. Many are critical about the reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability. The price is also appreciated. The performance and reliability get negative comments, while there are some mixed views about the usability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic review: Winner by design

The XpressMusic lineup is fired up and coming after you with all they've got – from QWERTY smartphones to touchscreens. In fact, with the arrival of 5530 XpressMusic, the Nokia music line has more...

2.9" 16M-color TFT LCD 16:9 touchscreen display (360 x 640 pixels) ; Symbian S60 5th edition ; ARM 11 434 MHz CPU, 128MB RAM memory ; 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and VGA@30fps video ; Quad-band GSM support ; Wi-Fi connectivity ;...

No 3G support ; No built-in GPS receiver ; Display has poor sunlight legibility ; Default font size is a bit small due to the smaller screen ; Somewhat limited 3rd party software availability ; Average camera image quality ; Video recording quality is...

Trade-offs were obviously inevitable but many of the important features are on par with the 5800 - the CPU, the Wi-Fi support, the camera. And further on the positive side, the 5530 is much more compact than the 5800

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Review

Today we are introducing the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic, the second touch screen model of the company's music series. We can definitely call it a younger sibling of the 5800 or its lighter version if you will...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : unsel (brighthub.com)

Nokia 5530 Review

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a phone worth every dollar you spend on it. It is a feature-rich smart phone that offers excellent performance and is a great choice for music enthusiasts. Continue reading for more on this phone in this review of the...

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a clear attempt to bring the S60 5th edition into the hands of a large audience. This is a mid range reasonably phone that will suit every music lover. It’s a smart gadget that has an impressive look, a high resolution...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Softpedia (softpedia.com)

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Review - A plunge into mediocrity

Another day, another Nokia XpressMusic phone. This time we are going to take a look at a mid-range music phone, Nokia 5530 XpressMusic. Besides its audio-centric features, the handset comes with a resistive touchscreen and runs on the Symbian 9.4 5th...

There's a long list of nice features that Nokia 5330 XpressMusic includes, but I would say that the strongest point is the hardware: ARM 11 434 MHz processor, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. Anyway, here are the other highlights of Nokia 5330: microSD card (16 GB...

The main problem with the device is its obsolete interface, which seems poor in customization options, as well as functions. I would also list the poor legibility of the display in direct sunlight, lack of smart dialing and GPS receiver, as well as the...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Clinton Jeff (zomgitscj.com)

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic ‘Games edition’ available in USA

Those of you in the US looking for a cheap touchscreen device with decent gaming capabilities might find this interesting. Nokia USA now has a 'Nokia 5530...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Clinton Jeff (zomgitscj.com)

Video: Nokia 5530 and Comes With Music

Check out the Nokia 5530 and its music talents thanks to Comes With Music, the free music download subscription service from Nokia.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Nerd Einstien (wccftech.com)

Nokia Xpress Music™ 5530 Review

Last year, Nokia introduced Xpress Music™ 5800; the first completely touch based phone by Nokia for the masses. And now Nokia has brought forward a scaled down version of the same model, priced 20% lower; Xpress Music™ 5530.

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Abdullah Saad (wccftech.com)

Nokia 5530 Xpress Music Preview

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a touch-screen music phone with bright display and lots of room for your music. Here is the unboxing video and pictures.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : John Walton (phonedog.com)

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Black

Overview What's good: 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. What's bad: no 3G;...

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 doesn't feel like a touch OS; on-screen keyboard is inconsistent and unpredictable

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : John Walton (phonedog.com)