3G Network:HSDPA 900 / 2100
Display Type:TFT, 16M colors
Size:240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches
OS :Symbian OS v9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
CPU :600 MHz ARM 11 processor
Messaging :SMS, AMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, RSS
Browser:WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Radio:Stereo FM radio with RDS
Games: Yes + Downloadable
Colors : White, Warm Grey
GPS :with A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
RAM : 256MB
3.5mm jack : yes
Phonebook :Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records :Detailed, max 30 days
Internal :50 MB storage
Card slot :microSD, up to 16GB, 2GB included
GPRS :Class 32
EDGE :Class 32
3G :HSDPA, 10.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps
WLAN:No
Bluetooth :v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port:No
USB :v2.0 microUSB
Camera:Primary :5 MP, LED flash, check quality
Video :VGA@30fps
Secondary :VGA videocall camera
Java :MIDP 2.0
- MP4/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
- Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- Video/Photo editor
- Organizer
- Facebook, YouTube, hi5, Friendster, MySpace apps
- Flash Lite 3.0
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
Battery :Standard battery, Li-Ion 1050 mAh (BL-5CT)
Stand-by :Up to 630 h (2G) / Up to 670 h (3G)
Talk time :Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
Music play:Up to 34 h
Price: Approx Rs.7500/-
Nokia C5 Design and looks
The C series of Nokia has witnessed a traditional mobile phone approach in form of Nokia C5 which comes in the old keypad form below the screen and has numbers from 1 to 9 along with the same traditional model that it has launched earlier. Nokia C5 operates on Symbian S60 3rd edition which provides a feeling of warmth in the heart of the users. The phone has a talktime of 720 minutes or can be said as 12 hours whereas the standby time of the phone is 630 hours, which is an astonishing feature.
Nokia C5 Display
The phone appears to be very decent and comes with accessories which include a stereo headset, micro USB cable, a wall charger and 2GB micro SD expansion card. The display area of the screen features a QVGA resolution which is the most standard form of display in handsets belonging to this category. The screen of the phone has a TFT display.
Nokia C5 Camera and multimedia
The camera quality of the phone is not a topic of great discussion. Though the phone has a 3.2 MP camera, it is useless when used in sunlight as it does not come up to the expectation of the people. Added to it, the screen is also not visible when seen from an angle.
Connectivity has also been neglected up to certain limit as there is no presence of Wi-Fi in the phone. But on the other hand, availability of Bluetooth and USB support can be used as a medium for connectivity. Support of 3G and internet browsing facility has also enhanced the remedy.
The phone supports audio and video playback which can be accessed through the gallery or media player in the phone. Presence of 3.5 mm headphone jack makes it convenient for the users to hear loud music on their headphones.
The Phone operates on Symbian S60 3rd edition Smartphone concept which makes things easier in with regard to user personalization and user friendliness. Apart from support of applications also makes it easier. The phone can also connect to social networking sites such as facebook, orkut and twitter which allows a user to stay connected with his friends and relatives. Nokia Ovi application supports to the cause of the mobile with the aid of Nokia Ovi maps and other applications which increases the reputation of the phone.
Nokia C5 is very simple and user friendly phone which suits to the needs of middle class people who like to use phone with minimum complexities. The phone has all the minimum requirements which make it attractive, may it be the camera or may it be the looks. Nokia C5 is priced at round about Rs. 7, 500 which makes it a cheap buy for the people who cannot afford to go for higher ranged phones.
