Overall Score
53.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7294)53.7
Performance(#5199)59.5
Camera(#8363)41.9
Display(#8032)58.9
Battery(#10280)43.5
Build(#8483)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
Short Review
- The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic features a compact design with dimensions of 104 x 49 x 13 mm and a weight of 107g, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 2.9-inch TFT resistive touchscreen displays 16 million colors at a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing decent clarity for its time.
- Performance is driven by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU paired with 70MB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking but is adequate for basic tasks.
- The rear camera offers 3.15 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 480p and lacking a front-facing camera.
- The 1000mAh battery supports basic usage but lacks fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Symbian 9.4 with Series 60 rel.
- 5, the software experience is limited compared to modern standards.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing its multimedia capabilities.
- Available in multiple color combinations, the design appeals to a variety of preferences.
- Overall, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a functional device with a focus on music and basic smartphone features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2009
Announced2009
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.9"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~253 ppi density)
PPI360
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU434 MHz ARM 11
GPUN/A
Memory70MB 128MB SDRAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera Details3.15 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording480p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1000 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions104 x 49 x 13 mm, 68 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.51 in)
Weight107 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsRed on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemSymbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
OS VersionSymbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes