Review of the music-centric Nokia 5220 XpressMusic
MobileBurn
5 December 2008
Excerpt: While not a massive update from the original 5310, the new Nokia 5220 does give Nokia's entry level music phone a visual upgrade that includes a unique asymmetrical
Conclusion: The market is flooded with various music phone models and you could easily miss the 5220 XpressMusic, because you might think that its design is a result of a designer’s
Pros: Unique, asymmetrical shape and vision, Light and easy to carry, Good sound quality and long-lasting battery for music listening
Cons: Unusable display in direct sunlight, Bad camera, Hard to remove back lid
Summary: 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
Conclusion: Since it is a music phone, we should’nt miss its battery life. Thanks to the Li-Ion 1020 mAh (BL-5CT) batter, the phone is able to support the continuous music playback...
Summary: Best noticed for its teen-friendly looks, and best purchased for its musical abilities, this otherwise average phone does its job as an entry-level music phone very well
Pros: Price, Design, Sound quality, 3.5mm heapdhone socket, Good keypad
Cons: Poor video support, Average screen, No flash