Overall Score
18.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#7515)18.5
Performance(#8539)28.2
Camera(#9511)12.7
Display(#7103)38.9
Battery(#8104)13.4
Build(#3788)15.3
Connectivity(#7999)23.7
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Nokia 5530 Xpressmusic|Nokia 5233|Blackberry Pearl 3g 9100|Nokia 5235 Comes With Music|Micromax A56|Zte Nova 3 5|Blackberry Pearl 3g 9105|Nokia 5250|Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition|Nokia 5230|Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson Vivaz|Samsung A897 Mythic|Philips T910|Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro|Xcute Dv2
Short Review
- The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic features a compact design with dimensions of 111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm and a weight of 109 grams, making it portable.
- Its 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen offers a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 229 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU paired with 128MB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The camera is a 3.15 MP unit with autofocus, capable of recording video at 480p and lacks optical image stabilization.
- Battery life is supported by a 1320 mAh capacity, but it does not feature fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Symbian 9.4, the software provides essential functionalities, although it may feel dated compared to modern operating systems.
- 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 for audio needs.
- Available in black, red, and blue, the design is simple yet functional.
- Overall, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a straightforward multimedia phone with basic smartphone capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2008
Announced2008
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size3.2"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI360
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU434 MHz ARM 11
GPUN/A
Memory81MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesCarl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
Front CameraQVGA videocall camera
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording480p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1320 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
Weight109 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Red, Blue
Foldable✗
SAR1.11 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemSymbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity