Nokia 5800 XpressMusic review: Young as you feel

14 January 2009
It's touchscreen o'clock for Nokia and the stage is set for the 5800 XpressMusic. Go ahead and touch it. We did and we've got a story to tell. Now, it's technically not the first time Nokia get their hands dirty with touch screens, but it sure feels they really mean business this time. For Nokia 5800 is not the only story here...

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  • TOnmoy
  • PGx
  • 18 Jan 2009

Nokia is going to launch 5800 tommorrow in our country(bangladesh).
And they are runnin a superv promotion here.if u buy this mobile and if u r one of the 100 buyers then u ll get a Nokia blue tooth headset which cost 120 $..and we will get it totally free plus there will b another chance of winnin a BOSE home theater sysmtes. Besides these promotions nokia is launching this mobile at very cheap price. WE didnt blv in the first place when we heard abt it and its price. But now we can c tht its true. Desprtly waiting for tmrw. really wanna c in what way nokia beats i phone.

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    • Anonymous
    • wdR
    • 18 Jan 2009

    Im using this Phone since a month iv had absolutely no problems its an awsome phone has all the features ud need

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      • Chill
      • p7j
      • 18 Jan 2009

      I can add another con - lack of SIP Voip frontend,so no internet calls.This is an essential feature for me,that's the only reason I won't buy this phone.On the other hand - N80 didn't have this feature initially as well,but eventually it was added later with the firmware update.Let's hope Nokia will be as smart with this phone too.

      Also too bad no Irda anymore,can't make use of Psiloc Irremote application,which had good use in N80.

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        • Jasontkk
        • ji{
        • 17 Jan 2009

        If u upgrade your phone to firmware V11,it'll work just fine.All the UI transitions are very smooth just like iphone.I bet gsmarena review on V10 firmware unit.About the shortcuts,i think gsmarena haven't really go deep into the functionality of the phone.I've used all touchscreen phones before & my advise is that this phone worth buying minus the horrible camera unit.

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          • Anonymous
          • pJt
          • 17 Jan 2009

          Anonymous, 17 Jan 2009you can buy this sim free from Carphone for £299.99You can buy this from Nokia store next week for £249...thats cheaper than carphone

          http://shop.nokia.co.uk/nokia-uk/product.aspx?culture=en-GB&sku=3960297

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            • Anonymous
            • M3s
            • 17 Jan 2009

            you can buy this sim free from Carphone for £299.99

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              • tecfre.com
              • nCb
              • 17 Jan 2009

              Guys , this is one of the best phone till date. The home screen has lots of shortcuts. As stated in the review that there is no options like previous S60 version like WLAN scanning etc. guys these are still available, just touch near the battery icon, you have all the shortcuts there.
              Switch on theme effects which are turned off by default and you will see amazing transition effects.
              We have lots of applications and games coming up for S60v5 .. So guys I will recommend this as a best buy till date. And also the best value for money in the market.

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                • gfhmon
                • mXC
                • 17 Jan 2009

                I just read this review again and it's such a kick in the nuts. Really wanted to get this phone but sounds like nokia have been super lazy on the UI. Review follows with what my friend said too. Any suggestions for a upgrade from the n82? And don't say the iphone.

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                  • abdul
                  • u1v
                  • 17 Jan 2009

                  can this phone run widgets like in n97?
                  if yes then from where to get and how to install?

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                    • antony jose
                    • utk
                    • 17 Jan 2009

                    i am planning to buy this phone.. i think this is a good move from nokia's side. i read the review by gsm arena it was a good one but the comparison u people made with nokia 5800 and iphone is not fare..
                    because only touchscreen facility is best in iphone and the price between these 2 fones r really different.... i feel nokia 5800mx more worthy than the iphone

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                      • bummy
                      • jDv
                      • 17 Jan 2009

                      VOLAND, 16 Jan 2009what the hell? HTC touch in whole shit . i had it for 0ne ... moreVoland, your argument doesn't make sense.
                      Nothing wrong with a year-old phone. Especially when it is cheaper, and better featured than this 5800.

                      For 380$ you can buy alot of great 1-year-old phones, that has much much better features.

                      I just dont see the hype of spending $380 on a first-attempt phone, that even gsmarena admits is flawed. If you want to try it out, at least let the prices drop a bit. Following hype and paying top dollars for technology isn't too wise.

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                        • mharisuddin.com
                        • PIZ
                        • 17 Jan 2009

                        hello...
                        Nokia 5800 XpressMusic; what a superb phone from Nokia!
                        my sister bought it 2 weeks ago..i really like this phone..
                        now, i want to buy this phone..but i need to wait my gf back to my country...we want to buy together..hopefully get the best low price :)
                        really best phone..i can't wait to have it!!

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                          • Anonymous
                          • q{V
                          • 17 Jan 2009

                          I've had the Nokia 5800 since Christmas now and I love it. When comparing to the iPhone, i have an iPod touch and music & video wise it replaces it but apps and gameswise apple still wins. but otherwise it is an amazing phone!

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                            • Anonymous
                            • YgG
                            • 16 Jan 2009

                            has anyone had a problem using the video out cable?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • m8D
                              • 16 Jan 2009

                              iphone = best

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                                • Tanvir
                                • uNV
                                • 16 Jan 2009

                                Shaina, 16 Jan 2009I am looking for a phone with internet browsing capability ... moreI am from BD and i am confused too...

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                                  • Bringer of good news
                                  • mpt
                                  • 16 Jan 2009

                                  Fourt quarter results from SE reveal they are going into the red (,") HAHAHAH

                                  http://www.symbian-freak.com/n..._results.htm

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                                    • AIZEN SOUSUKE
                                    • P16
                                    • 16 Jan 2009

                                    Anonymous, 16 Jan 2009N85 or Nokia 5800? Please help!5800 if you want music, N85 if you want photos : )

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • uSV
                                      • 16 Jan 2009

                                      N85 or Nokia 5800?

                                      Please help!