Typical price: £250
What is it: 5-megapixel camera phone
What we think: It's a decent phone but it really just wants to be a camera
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 October 2008
Tags: Motorola, Motorola ZINE ZN5, adaptor, white balance, lens
We like:
5-megapixel sensor; good low-light performance; great battery life
We don't like:
No 3G; flimsy lens cover; ugly design
CNET UK judgement:
The ZN5's camera is one of the better ones to have graced a phone, with its low-light performance especially impressive. But the handset has a pretty boring design and its lack of 3G support is unforgivable. So, at the end of the day the ZN5 falls into the unfortunate trap of being a better camera than it is a phone
Full review:
The Rokr E8 already signalled that Motorola was getting over its worrying fixation with Razr-style handsets. Just to prove the point the company has now teamed up with Kodak to deliver this candybar phone which comes packing a mean 5-megapixel shooter. The handset will be available soon for around £250 SIM-free. But does the tag team of Moto and Kodak really have the grunt to grapple the camera phone crown from Sony Ericsson and its Cyber-shot range? Continue Reading...
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