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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  • Jent
  • tDA
  • 25 May 2009

so is this phone good or not? most comments are bad but the rating is quite high..

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    • Waz
    • nUY
    • 24 May 2009

    Steve, 15 May 2009Hey there!! Version 21 is a fake version from Korea or Taiw... moreI hate to tell you that my phone has just been in an official Nokia Care Centre to be repaired following advice given to me by Nokia's own technical support department and it was reloaded by a Nokia Technician with V21.0.025 & that is now the latest official firmware issued by Nokia.

    The camera still is crap, the search still takes 3 mins to find photos/music etc & it still takes around 30 secs to delete a photo.

    Like I've said AVOID, AVOID, AVOID, Wait for the Samsung Omnia HD, more expensive, but I believe it will be worth the extra cash.

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      • mike-K.S.A.
      • 3Cc
      • 21 May 2009

      for 5days now, i dont have problem wtih 5800... for long time i am a nokia user since the start of the cellphone GSM... you will enjoy nokia fone...

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        • mike-K.S.A.
        • 3Cc
        • 21 May 2009

        i bought this fone this month, after careful consideration between, samsung i900omni, i found this fone practical with respect to price and feature. but 1 problem regarding 1st time user of touch screen key board it will make you boring & missed your key pad fone. but in general it is a good fone. and software update it also needed for performance Enhancement.

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          • Paebooji
          • wdx
          • 16 May 2009

          Hi What about the build quality of the phone? I'm realize that my 5800 have a small whole on the right hand side near the Xpress music button!!! and dust can go inside!!!!

          Did you guys found same problem as me??

          Thanks

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            • Steve
            • NHZ
            • 15 May 2009

            Waz, 13 May 2009This phone is the worst one I've ever owned, it's got the l... moreHey there!! Version 21 is a fake version from Korea or Taiwan. What's out as it messes up the phone. If you go back to the prior version, you should be fine. Nokia is still busy with this firmware and it will only be released next month

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              • Waz
              • nU2
              • 13 May 2009

              This phone is the worst one I've ever owned, it's got the latest firmware V21, yet it keeps losing numbers, it freezes/locks up, it's slow to access the memory card, it doesn't close applications properly & if you use the camera be prepared for a long wait while it processes the image.

              I would strongly recommend to anyone considering buying this phone DON'T, you'll really regret it.

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                • pinu
                • utj
                • 08 May 2009

                frenz i bought diz ph finaly:) osam ph n no problemz til diz 2 dayz n none 'l be further *fingerz crosed*:)) wel i saw det ma ph iz manufactured in january in china, iz diz ok..??!!! coz mostly defective phz r of diz 2 time n place, i hope m nt da 1 vid faulty ph God's gud... i'l be updatin ny new thing n plz help meh out vid ma doubtz whether ma ph iz faulty or nt accordin 2 made in china n january...!!!!

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                  • mJZ
                  • 06 May 2009

                  Altamash, 25 Jan 2009Well well.. I have been a keen follower of gsmarena since t... morethanks. ure the first person to actually mention the pro and cons of this beauty. although i havent bought the fone ill really like ur opinion on it.do u tink i should get it? im really confused nd i want my moneys worth. bye

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                    • kV%
                    • 03 May 2009

                    dimsal, 26 Apr 2009can anybody help me out, i just bought this phone 2wks ago ... morethere are some models which dont support word,excel,powerpoint viewer, but you can download does for free...

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                      • pinu
                      • utj
                      • 01 May 2009

                      hey guyz, very informative site, gotta knw very interestin thingz bout da ph:) wel ma que 2 da userz of diz phone or of ny touch screen phone iz... iz det true det touch screenz get very slow n useless afta certain period of tym..??!!! n u gotta repair it afta every 2-3 mnthz... ma 1 fren told me so, plz help meh out as m plaanin 2 buy diz. m happy vid al da featurez of diz beauty bt nly diz touch screen issue iz botherin meh... plz help meh as sun as psbl... thnx in advance... 4 meh NOKIA 5800 ROX..!!!!

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                        • Anonymous
                        • QYx
                        • 30 Apr 2009

                        Firmware Version: 20.0.012 is available through www.nokia.co.uk

                        Latest available software for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, product code 0576524

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                          • saxor
                          • qG0
                          • 28 Apr 2009

                          How come the pictures looks green ?does anyone knows how to adjust it I thought the camera is reaaly nice

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                            • tito
                            • fuT
                            • 27 Apr 2009

                            is it made in china? answer me plz?

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                              • dimsal
                              • fuL
                              • 26 Apr 2009

                              can anybody help me out, i just bought this phone 2wks ago on the basis that it has office document viewer just like my n96, but i couldnt view anything on words, excel, pdf, was telling the phone does not support it. Im highly dissapointed cos i saw all d specification before i go for it.

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                                • Edwin
                                • PGA
                                • 22 Apr 2009

                                I Have used tis phone about 4 months and I had experience as follows:
                                1. VeRY Bad n Poor Image Camera Quality
                                2. A little bit slow while do multitasking (With Proc 369 Mhz and 128 RAM,is it possible?? because There were no problem while using lower spec on SE-except for Symbian OS)
                                3.Details view on phonebook very limited (Can not scrolling down)
                                4.It suddenly change to Local Drive while accesss SD Card in Windows Explorer while connect to PC.
                                5.Can not play video automatic / can not make playlist for video
                                6.Can not change Shortcut and background in Express Music Shortcut
                                7.Not Comfort to sent 1 Person with multiple number
                                8.Nice Setting for checking email
                                9.Cool GPS,Connection and organizer
                                10.Clear sound,bright video play,and nice Themes frm 3rd party

                                Does anyone have similar experience as me on point 1 until 4??

                                Warm Regards,

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                                  • Joni
                                  • uEy
                                  • 19 Apr 2009

                                  Nice touch Screen Phone , BUT the Photo and video result indoor are really bad. and it seems the newest firmware still don't fix that, very disappointed.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • k1Y
                                    • 16 Apr 2009

                                    Anonymous, 29 Mar 2009HELLO ALL CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT HERE?? im going to buy t... moreNo.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • k1Y
                                      • 16 Apr 2009

                                      Leion, 12 Apr 2009Yap,its a good mobile with its price range.Audio anc vidio ... morePlease respond in ENGLISH.
                                      Thanks.

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                                        • CHOPAN
                                        • iBt
                                        • 15 Apr 2009

                                        it what i was waitng long ,it great