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Nokia's XpressMusic line of devices has been growing at a steady pace. The
series boasts of amazing audio output and all of them come with 3.5mm audio
jacks. With the 5130, Nokia has brought the XpressMusic to the budget conscious.
The 5130 comes in the two standard Xpress Music colors, red and blue. The
phone is mostly plastic, but feels relatively solid. The build quality is
excellent although I didn't really like the glossy finish on the front and the
back. The numeric keypad is comfortable to use except the “*” and the “#” key as
their size is smaller compared to the other keys. The phone even has dedicated
music keys which definitely scores a point in terms of value for money.
The phone has a bright 2-inch display, but visibility gets affected a bit
under direct sunlight due to the reflective glossy finish. Like its XpressMusic
counterparts, the phone has superb audio clarity, this time coupled with an
exceptionally loud speaker. The sound in the headphones is also impressive in
terms of clarity and volume. The 3.5mm audio jack is on top of the device. This
allows for easy usage of headphones when the phone is kept in a pocket. The
radio reception is also excellent, although the idea of controlling it through
the dedicated music keys won't find many takers.
The phone comes with a 2 MP camera which lacks both autofocus or flash of any
kind. It's just good enough for occasional use since most images we clicked had
high noise. The video recording is just 15 fps in QCIF resolution (176 x 144
pixels) which is disappointing. The battery holds up quite well and lasts for
about 2 days.
The Nokia 5130 is a great device for people looking for a music-oriented
phone with camera, expandable memory, 3.5mm audio out and decent battery backup.
At the current market price of just under 6k, it offers great value for money.
At the same price, you can also look at the Samsung S3500 or the Sony Ericsson
G502.
Nokia 5130 XpressMusic
Rs 6,699 |
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Pros
Sound, build quality, batteryCons
Camera, Display
Sold by
Nokia India, www.nokia.co.in |
Specs
Quadband GSM with EDGE, 240 x 320 2-inch LCD, 2 MP camera, 27MB + microSD
slot, Bluetooth with A2DP, FM, 3.5mm jack, 107.5 mm x 46.7 mm x 14.8 mm,
1020 mAh battery, 88 grams
Verdict
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