Nokia C5

Nokia’s been filtering its high-end features and tech down into ever cheaper and more every-day devices, so bringing the S60 to what is very much a established for factor phone is a natural move for the company. That said, the Nokia C5 looks and feels very much like any other candybar phone. The 2.2-inch screen and standard numeric keypad offers nothing new but the addition of the Symbian S60 OS does make it a great deal more powerful than the typical phone.

Size and Weight :

This standard candybar handset weighs 89.3g and at 112 x 46 x 12.3mm, it is almost unnoticeable in a pocket. The device is small too, measuring just over 12mm thin and 46mm across (and 112mm high).

Network and connectivity:

The only feature to really stand out as lacking from the Nokia C5 is Wi-Fi, as it means you’re limited to using the 3G connection for downloading apps and staying in touch. This isn’t a problem as long as you have a decent data tariff with your contract – and a good 3G signal where you live. It supports 2G Network (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), 3G Network HSDPA (900 / 2100), Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB v2.0 microUSB.

Memory and Display:

There’s not a huge amount of integral storage. Storage is limited to just 50MB of internal memory but a 2GB microSD card comes in the box and you’ll be able to add cards up to 16GB in size. This is a phone designed to be common-sense-straightforward rather than Mensa-smart. So it has a workmanlike keypad and decent, if not exactly cinematic, 2.2in screen. The display is capable of showing over 16 million colors.

Camera and Video:

The camera is pretty basic at 3.2MP, it’s behind most of the competition in terms of resolution. But it takes impressive photos in daylight, with low light the only thing to fox it despite the LED flash.

Entertainment Features :

Although there’s not a huge amount of integral storage, you can pop in a microSD card to use the C5 as a music player. And Nokia has thoughtfully included a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can use your favourite cans. The Nokia C5 boasts a cool new feature in its phone book, where you can see your friends status updates directly from Facebook. You can also update your Facebook status easily and share your location with Ovi Maps 3.0. Nokia has made it pretty easy to get up and running with the Nokia C5, with a host of social media apps pre-installed, so your Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and even Friendster are just a couple of clicks away, without needing to venture on to the Ovi Store. The homescreen even allows you to plonk them right onto the front page. The media player supports MP4/H.264/H.263 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player. It is available in Available in white and warm grey.

There’s no denying the Nokia C5 is a great looking and stylish phone. It’s compact, lightweight and a pleasure to use. However, it may have trouble finding the right market, as on the surface the feature-set looks a little pedestrian and it’s not until you start to delve a little deeper than you actually see how powerful it actually is.