Nokia 5230 Review

Since an another request from one of my followers, I am posting another review on a one time best seller phone Nokia 5230..

Nokia 5230

The Nokia 5230 is a surprisingly robust and lightweight handset which is heavy on the features.

Available for Rs 7,500(approx) in India, the Nokia 5230 is a well-rounded midrange feature phone that's sized just right. It is lightweight and has a decent sized 3'2 inch screen with a 640 by 360 resolution.

Below are the complete specs:

    * Operating System: Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
    * Frequencies: HSPA AWS(1700/2100) and 850
    * Screen Resolution: 640 x 360 pixel
    * Screen size: 3.2”
    * Colour type: 16M colours, TFT
    * Stereo Bluetooth 2.02
    * Internal Available User Memory: 70MB
    * Dimensions: 111 x 51.7 x 15.5mm

   

    * Weight: 115g
    * Talk time: Up to 4.5 hrs1
    * Standby Time: Up to 430 hrs1
    * Camera: 2 megapixel camera with video capture
    * Productivity: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Currency Converter, Calendar, Dictionary, Maps
    * Web Browsing3
    * Text: SMS & MMS3
    * Media Player

Nokia 5230

This is running the Symbian OS and has access to Nokia's Ovi Store which has a host of applications and games that can be downloaded for a fee.

An iPhone 3GS, Nokia 5230 and the Motorola Backflip hanging out for scaleThe Ovi store offers users a number of compelling apps, many of which are free.

There are a number of useful apps built right into the Nokia 5230. The browser is relatively fast and typing on the software keyboard, specially on landscape mode, is very usable. The browser, however, seems to be unable to scale websites properly so you need to scroll around a full size website which is a bit unwieldy.


You get a 2 Megapixel camera and an FM radio (which requires the headset to be connected since this is where the antenna is).  Music and video are also readily accessible and the 5230 handles these well even if the screen quality can me a bit washed out.

Nokia 5230

Overall, the Nokia 5230 is a good option for a budget touch-enabled handset. It is easy to carry, has very good battery life (three days between charges with moderate voice and some internet usage) and will be familiar to Symbian users. Access to free GPS and the Ovi store is an  added plus.

At the end of the day, the gadget is a good-going and might do well.

Personal Ratings : 3.5/5