Nokia 5530 XpressMusic review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Frank Lewis

Reviewed on: 30 September 2009

Tags: Nokia, Nokia 5530 XpressMusic, triangulation, GPS, headphones

We like:

Good sound quality; low price tag

We don't like:

Small, resistive touchscreen; poor camera

CNET UK judgement:

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price

Full review:

If you fancied the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen phone but couldn't quite afford the steep asking price, the company has you in its sights with the 5530 XpressMusic. Available for about £140 on a pay-as-you-go deal from Carphone Warehouse, or for free on a £15-per-month contract, it can also be picked up for around £190 SIM-free. As such, it's one of the cheapest touchscreen phones around at the moment. Continue Reading...