Nokia 5030 XpressRadio review
Network and connections
An entry level phone with musical features for radio broadcasts. The technical features are basic, with a GSM Dualband receiver, which still guarantees good signal quality on the 900 and 1800 MHz frequencies. GPRS support for Web browsing is not present, nor is there an internal modem. Bluetooth support for wireless file exchange is also missing.
Design and features
The phone has a youthful and refreshed look, black background with bright red details, to highlight the contours and give it a more fun touch. The dimensions are absolutely compact: 15 mm thick for just 82 grams of weight. It thus proves to be an excellent travel companion, given its uncompromising portability. The front part is occupied by the screen, a 1.8 inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 65 thousand colors. Images turn out vivid and bright in any lighting condition. Just below is the standard alphanumeric keypad, with well-separated and comfortable-to-use keys. A clickable directional pad helps in managing content, along with the dedicated keys. On the edge of the body, the radio functions can be managed. The sales kit also includes the stereo headset.
Main features
A phone with few pretensions, capable of providing basic but nonetheless complete utilities. Here then is the contacts address book, or the agenda for organizing personal appointments. There's also an alarm clock, clock, calculator and currency converter. The Nokia platform also supports Java, for installing small additional utilities. Support for T9 predictive text helps a lot in composing SMS messages. It is also possible to make conference calls, also using the integrated speakerphone.
Entertainment and multimedia
The 5030 XpressRadio shows itself to be a basic phone. However the entertainment sector is quite rich, thanks to a wide variety of pre-installed games. Furthermore, the XpressRadio designation already anticipates its strong qualities in receiving radio broadcasts. Indeed, the internal antenna allows you to listen to your favorite AM/FM radio stations at any time, also using the RDS functions. The digital camera is not present instead, which could be useful for getting a few shots when needed. The 1020 mAh lithium battery guarantees excellent operating autonomy, up to 525 hours in Stand-by.