Review of GSM-handset Nokia 5220 XpressMusic

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Nokia 5220 XpressMusic. Here is their final impression.

Impressions
The volume presented by 64-chord ring tones is average, overall the 5220 is not the loudest device around, so we experienced some difficulties with hearing it in the street, and it lacked volume indoors as well. Actually, this is our major gripe with the handset. In terms of reception quality, the phone is flawless. The vibro alert is middling strength-wise, but you will feel the phone’s vibration while it is in your pocket.

Given how light the 5220’s price tag is at just 160 Euro, it won’t have direct rivals on its release day. Basically, no other maker offers candybar-styled music-minded phones – folders seem to be all the rage nowadays. Probably, although it’s pretty far-fetched, the Sony Ericsson W350i may be lined up as a rival to the 5220, but they are very different, but still play in the same price bracket and have their own appeal. By and large, they are both pretty good ways to go if you are in the market for a music-playing handset; going for Nokia is superior sound quality, better functionality and a wider array of preinstalled applications and games.

Nokia has hit the nail on the head with its new 5220 XpressMusic, primarily thanks to its design. It’s a superb restyling of the Nokia 5310 that covers up its roots well enough.