Nokia 5800 XpressMusic review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 16 January 2009

Tags: Nokia, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, HSDPA, stylus, headphones

We like:

Wi-Fi; HSDPA; GPS

We don't like:

Sometimes unresponsive touchscreen; mundane design

CNET UK judgement:

Given the current selection of touchscreen phones, we expected a lot from the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Sadly, it didn't deliver the experience we'd hoped for. The 5800's screen isn't the worst we've ever used but it lacks the responsiveness of the iPhone's and, at times, requires a stylus. That said, the music experience isn't bad, so hopefully Nokia's next touchscreen phone will do it justice

Full review:

After Apple unveiled the iPhone, many people wondered how long it would take Nokia to release a touchscreen phone. The answer was: "Much later than expected", with punters having to wait over a year to get their hands on one. But is Nokia's first touchscreen phone, the 5800 XpressMusic, a match for the iPhone? We tested it out to find out. Continue Reading...