Nokia 5220 XpressMusic review

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic Review

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 2 October 2008

The same is not true for video performance, which frankly is pathetic even when converted using the Nokia conversion software. The screen is okay for the price point, but not geared up for video. Photos are acceptable, but in line with the average camera, this isn't a phone tuned for image connoisseurs.

From a full charge you should get 400 hours of standby time and 300 minutes of talk. Check back soon for an update on battery life once our labs test results are completed.

Conclusion
Best noticed for its teen-friendly looks, and best purchased for its musical abilities, this otherwise average phone does its main job well. It's not breaking any ground or adding anything new to the market, but what it needed to get right, it's got right, and for under £100 on pay-as-you-go, this is a great little music phone.

We'd normally recommend an alternative here, but as the only one fairly comparable at this price point is Sony Ericsson's W350i, it doesn't have a native 3.5mm headphone socket, so we're not going to suggest it over this Nokia model. But if you like Sony Ericsson phones, maybe give it a look.

Edited by Marian Smith