Nokia XpressMusic 5310: description, specs and reviews

Nokia 5310 has won thousands of fans since the very announcement. Equipped with a 16 million-color QVGA display, dedicated keys for music control, stereo Bluetooth and FM radio, a sleek, slim body, this compact phone has been appreciated by a huge number of users. In addition, the XpressMusic logo served as another reason to attract attention, especially from music lovers. In other words, Nokia XpressMusic 5310 is an amazingly thin and light phone with considerable sound power.

It seems that Nokia has done more than ever to conquer the market for compact smartphones. Issue 5310 immediately after the 6500 Classic looks like an attempt to prove that the production of phones less than 10 mm thick is not a problem for Finns. In addition, Nokia XpressMusic 5310, it seems, is trying to win the hearts of music lovers, who are many among users of modern gadgets.

Thinking about the position in the mobile phone market, we can confidently say that Nokia 5310 will face competition from Ericsson W880 and Sony W890. Other potential rivals are ultra-thin Samsung phones with high sound quality.

Equipment

There are quite a lot of bonuses offered with the Nokia XpressMusic 5310. In some cases, a 2GB MicroSD memory card can be found in the package, but it depends on the country of import, so it will not always be present.

Other things that a user can find in a medium-sized box are a DC charger and a two-part speakerphone (remote control with 3.5 mm audio jack and a pair of headphones). In addition, there is a MicroUSB cable.

A CD with the necessary software (drivers for Nokia 5310 XpressMusic) and the instruction manual complete the list of contents of the Nokia 5310 package.

Appearance

As already mentioned, Nokia 5310 is another thin device from the famous Finnish manufacturer. It has only 9.9 mm thickness. Of course, this can not be called a world record, but, of course, this is a great achievement. The gadget perfectly fits into almost any pocket, and its other dimensions (height and width 103.8 and 44.7 mm respectively) are also very compact. In addition, the weight - only 71 grams - ensures that it will not burden the pockets of clothing.

The mobile phone Nokia 5310 comes in two colors - red and blue, both of which look very stylish. As follows from user feedback, the blue version looks more solid.

However, regardless of the color version, the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic body includes aluminum panels on the front of the device, one of which contains the controls for the music player. The headphone jack and the light sensor are in the center of the top of the front panel. Below them is a 2 inch display.

Management and Connectivity

To the left of the display are separate music keys used to control a music player or FM radio. As you can see from the user reviews, they are both highly functional and easy to use.

At the bottom of the front of the phone you can see the D-Pad. It is surrounded by two keys - select and call, as well as the end button for the call. All these controls are large enough and convenient. The keyboard is also located in front and deserves special attention. The lever, located on the right side of the keyboard, completes the list of phone controls in the front.

On the left side of the Nokia XpressMusic 5310, it's easy to see the plug for the charger, while the right side contains the volume buttons and a strap hole (to wear a gadget on your hand or on your neck).

The bottom of the phone is completely smooth, and it does not contain any operational elements. In the upper part of the device, in the left corner, there is a power button. The standard 3.5 mm audio jack is on the opposite side, while the MicroUSB port is in between.

The only elements on the back of the Nokia 5310 are a 2-megapixel camera and three acoustic speakers. Unfortunately, there is no flash, and this means that night shooting is impossible.

Nokia 5310 XpressMusic: Battery and memory features

Opening the battery cover allows you to see the BL-4CT battery and the SIM card slot. The battery capacity of 860 mAh allows the smartphone to work 300 hours in standby mode or 5 hours and 20 minutes of talk time. Of course, these figures can not be called record, but with them you will not be forced to carry a charger with you anywhere.

At first it may seem that the SIM card can be inserted / removed without removing the battery, but this is actually impossible due to the SIM card holder being locked.

Another place hidden under the battery cover is a memory card slot. Reviews say it's not very convenient, because you'll have to remove the cover every time you want to access your memory card.

Keyboard

The Nokia 5310 keyboard has wide buttons. This makes it easy to find keys on different lines, but it's almost impossible to do the same within the same string. This causes some orientation problems if you rely solely on the touch. Nevertheless, the size of the keys really helps in the fast error-free recruitment.

The backlighting is very uneven, but works quite well. In the dark, the device will not cause any problems in use, but other gadgets look much more attractive in this respect.

Display Nokia 5310 - 2-inch, with a resolution of QVGA - can display up to 16 million colors. It pleasantly surprises with image quality and intelligibility under direct sunlight. On the other hand, according to users, its small size can be called a significant drawback.

In addition, neither backlight nor contrast is user configurable. In the menu, you can only set the phone's behavior in the power saving mode. Animated screen savers can be set by converting the screen saver into the displayed digital clock, the current date and the icon with the missed events, if any.

All these readings are quite legible in any lighting. In the menu, you will also find the option of hibernation, with which the display is turned off completely.

Telephony

As you can guess, signal reception and call quality in Nokia 5310 are of high quality. When speaking, the audibility remains loud and clear at both ends. Vibration of the phone - at a moderate level.

Interface

The Nokia 5310 uses the Series 40 5th Edition user interface . As it became known, the developers of Nokia decided to skip the 4th edition and went straight to the 5th from the 3rd. But as the user reviews say, navigation and phone management are almost the same as in the previous edition, and are identical to the Nokia 6500 Classic. The mobile phone offers a huge number of customizable options, but this is feasible due to the complicated menu structure and navigation.

When the display is in the standby mode, by default it visualizes the previously selected wallpaper plus the signal level, battery status and time (in the top panel). Under the top panel are the operator logo and date. The lower bar is intended to describe the functions assigned to the central navigation and two context keys. The central navigation button opens the main menu, and for soft keys you can assign a function of your choice. The font on the main display can be any color.

If necessary, the active standby mode is activated. It consists of several elements that can be edited or moved in accordance with the user's preferences. By default, the top area is reserved for quick access to frequently used functions, indicated by the corresponding icons. The central square provides instant access to the music player. At the very bottom, events from the calendar for the current day are displayed.

The main menu of Nokia 5310 XpressMusic (factory firmware) can be visualized in one of four different ways: a grid of icons with or without signatures, a list of items and tabs. Although each of them has its pros and cons, user reviews in most recommend a typical grid view with signatures.

Multimedia

No doubt, the music player is one of the most important applications in the Nokia 5310. Therefore, it should not be surprising that the Nokia developers have made great efforts to make it very good. The presented version does not have any major improvements in functionality, but some innovations are very pleasant and well suited to the overall design of the phone.

The dedicated music keys are also advanced. They are used to control the music player and FM radio.

In addition, the control contains typical functions of a music player, and also sorts songs by artist, album and genre. The player works with formats MP3, MIDI, AAC, AAC +, WMA. Naturally, the A2DP profile is also supported, allowing you to listen to music via Bluetooth using wireless headphones.

If you do not like the headset that comes in the original package, you can easily replace it with another - a standard 3.5 mm jack is present on both the phone and the remote control.

According to reviews, the smartphone Nokia 5310 XpressMusic, whose price today is about 3000 rubles, is suitable for undemanding users who do not need modern functions and "bloat." As a device for communication and a compact player, this gadget proved to be excellent.