nokia c5

The C5 is a Nokia candybar phone and this phone is available in white, which features a metallic silver band running down the sides of the unit, and in a dark gray color. Telstra’s Next G version of the Nokia C5 received the Telstra Blue Mark, signifying better coverage in rural and bush areas.

The keys on the Nokia C5 are a good size and there is a good size dial screen on the TFT screen. The keyboard is very easy to use and has larger keys than other phones on the market. The navigation panel is also a good size.

The main menu is very similar to that of most Nokia mobile phones, so if you have recently owned a Nokia, the menu layout will be very easy to use. Sending text messages, searching through your contacts, and setting up and customizing profiles on the Nokia C5 is a snap.

The C5’s call quality is good, although in very noisy environments it was difficult to hear the other person on the call. Nokia rates the battery of the C5 for 12 hours of talk time and quotes up to 26 days on standby, although it should be remembered that these figures would have been obtained under ideal conditions.

The C5 will accept microSD memory cards to expand its memory and store more photos or music, it has a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm audio jack, micro-USB for data transfer and a Nokia charging port. 2mm at the top of the phone.

The C5 also features a forward-facing VGA camera for video calls. Conference calls for up to three people, voice dialing and smart dialing are all features of the Nokia C5.

The phone has a basic 3.2-megapixel camera that lets you take photos and videos, while the built-in LED flash has a range of about 1.5m.

The C5 comes with a 2GB microSD card that has the Ovi Suite installation file pre-stored on this memory card. This saves you from having to download this file so you can use your mobile plan’s included data allowance for Facebook updates, tweets, emails, or web browsing.

If you want a good entry-level phone with a few extra smartphone features, then the Nokia C5 is worth considering. The phone is clean, compact, easy to use and comes at an affordable price.

specs
networks GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 850, 2100

connectivity Bluetooth, 3G, USB, GPS

USB connectivity Yes

battery capacity 860mAh

talk time 5 hours

Wait time 670 hours

camera flash leds

video capture Yes

screen resolution 240 x 320 pixels

messaging options SMS, MMS, email, push email, IM, push email

Dimensions (W x D x H) 46×12.3x112mm

Weight 89 grams approximately

Internal memory 50MB

expansion slot Micro SD