My GPS Camera Phone

I’ve been working over the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic for about a week now, thanks to the people over at WOM World. My first impressions of this phone and what it can do are much better than that of the 3555, which I had the opportunity to review earlier this month.

I’ve only had a few moments to play with the camera, so I can only say at this point that I’m impressed with the features that the 5310 offers, considering that it’s a camera phone with an identity crisis. In my opinion, the 5310 is desperately trying to be a first-generation iPod Nano, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

I’ve posted a photo from the 5310 as an example of what it can do at maximum resolution (a respectable 1600×1200 pixels) and maximum image quality given poor lighting conditions. The photo was taken during some rain in full auto mode, then cropped and minimally touched up in Photoshop. So far, so good.

Regarding the music part, I have to say that I’m incredibly happy with what I see. The 1GB of expandable memory allows me to load enough music for the day and then play it back through my desktop speakers, a large set of headphones or the ear buds that come with the kit. Given the volume I’ve played the music and the fact that it was driving a hefty pair of headphones, the battery life managed to maintain well within acceptable limits. Obviously, the 5310 isn’t meant to replace your MP3 player, but it sure does a great job at standing-in.

The high resolution display also makes the navigation icons more recognizable, improving the navigation tremendously. I’m still not pleased with the non-intuitive interface, but I can live with it as long as I can see it.

The form factor of this phone is unbelievable. Measuring 1.2″x 4.1″x 0.4″ makes the 5310 almost invisible. Combine this with the microSD card and you’ve got a little powerhouse that can crank out the tunes.

More on the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic in upcoming weeks.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received for this review nor is there any affiliation between T-Mobile/Nokia and this web site. All reviews are based on a trial usage and the statements herein are based on my current mood and/or my personal preferences.

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