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Nokia 5300 XpressMusic review

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7.6/10
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The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic currently has an Informr score of 7.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 253 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


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Phonedog
Phonedog

Introduction & DesignIntroductionNokia has been pushing their high-end N-Series "multimedia computer" handsets in the United States over the past year, going so far as to open flagship stores in New York and Chicago where consumers can purchase the devices unlocked for use on T-Mobile, Cingular, and...

- Noah Kravitz, Phonedog
Phonedog
Phonedog

Introduction & DesignIntroductionNokia has been pushing their high-end N-Series "multimedia computer" handsets in the United States over the past year, going so far as to open flagship stores in New York and Chicago where consumers can purchase the devices unlocked for use on T-Mobile, Cingular, and...

- Noah Kravitz, Phonedog
Wired
Wired

 With zealous Apple followers preparing for the coming iRapture, getting a hold of a cell phone running OSX will be nothing short of a miracle. But for the nonbelievers and those without 500 friggin' dollars to dump on an iPhone, you've got options. If you just want to listen to tunes and make...

- Carlos Bergfeld, Wired
trustedreviews.com
trustedreviews.com

Its ergonomics and general ‘usability' are very good, it has a superb screen, is small in the pocket, and I like the slider format a lot. In terms of the latter this handset has probably knocked away the last chink in my ant-slider feelings.

- trustedreviews.com
GSMArena
GSMArena

At first glance Nokia 5300 failed to impress us with its design and the materials used for its body. In fact we think that the white color and matt plastic with rubber elements make it look cheap. It's not among the slimmest devices either.But armed with the highly user-configurable S40 user interfa...

- GSMArena team, GSMArena


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Nokia backs up the 5300 XpressMusic with a 1 year parts & labour warranty.


If your 5300 XpressMusic has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Nokia support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Nokia's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
Unknown

The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic's screen size is Unknown with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
1+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 1+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
7 MB

Internal memory is 7 MB. An external, MiniSD (up to 2 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
Unknown

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 9.5 days standby time.

5300 XpressMusic Specs

Overview
Release Date February 6, 2007
Regions Available Canada, USA
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 7 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.9 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty -
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MiniSD (up to 2 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Zoom
8x digital
Flash
-
Additional Rear Camera Info
Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP
Video Recording Parameters
QCIF (176 x 144 pixels), 15 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size Unknown
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity No
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 9.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Slider
Colors Lilac purple, Silver with black or red accents
Dimensions [H x W x D] 9.2 x 4.8 x 2.1 cm (3.6 x 1.9 x 0.8 in)
Weight 107 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 500
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: -
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA):

Outside of North America, the Nokia 5300 features the GSM 900 frequency instead of GSM 850MHz.
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