The basic delivery set of Nokia 5130 XpressMusic phone includes the following: a telephone, a USB cable, a WH-102 stereo headset, an instruction manual, a microSD memory card 1GB, an AC-3 charger, a 1020mAh Li-Ion battery. “Nokia 5130” even today, despite its age, can serve as a good replacement for a pocket music player.
Functionality management, phone size and design
The signature colors of the XpressMusic line are red and blue. The front panel of the Nokia 5130 is black with a glossy finish. The side edging is very bright and gives the device a certain charm. As for the back cover, it has a dark color. And the build quality of the device does not cause any complaints: creak and backlash of elements are completely absent. The speaker “Nokia 5130 XpressMusic” is made in the form of a decorative hole and does not attract attention. The weight of the phone is only 88 grams with dimensions of 107.5x46.7x14.8mm. This allows you to safely and conveniently hold it in your hand without fear of dropping it during a conversation. On the upper side of the phone is a microSD card slot with a plastic flap. Nearby there is a headphone jack (3 mm) and a charger (2 mm). On the left side of the device there are 3 buttons for controlling multimedia functions. The keys are highlighted with bright diodes. Manage them in complete darkness will not be any difficulty. On the right side there are keys to set the speaker volume during a call. It seems that the designers of the phone for a long time thought over the convenient location of the control elements so that users do not experience discomfort during operation. On the back surface of the device is a camcorder lens, which is hidden behind a special contour and will not be scratched during use.
Display
The 2-inch screen of the Nokia Express Music 5130 has a resolution of 240x320 pixels. It is capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. All shades are displayed brightly and vividly, the camera resembles the module installed in the Nokia 7210 phone model. Tinted glass makes it easy to view all information on the screen even in bright sunlight. In some situations, it is different. Direct sunlight can cause users to look for a good angle of the phone to view information, but this is rare, and it is not a serious problem. In total, up to 9 lines of text can be displayed simultaneously on the screen, while the font looks pretty pretty. Users are given the opportunity to independently choose the size of the letters.
Keyboard
The buttons on the Nokia 5130 phone are plastic, comfortable to press and located at a minimal distance. But this does not create problems when entering text. The glossy finish of the buttons makes them noticeable. The keys have a tight stroke, but this is not a drawback, since many users like this organization. The uniform white backlight looks beautiful both day and night, so there are no complaints. The large central navigation key is very convenient and located in an accessible place. The OK button is located in the center of this control.
Battery
The 1020 mAh lithium-ion battery ensures uninterrupted operation of the Nokia Express Music 5130 phone in standby mode for 290 hours. When talking, it will last for 6 hours. For 3 days, the battery power will be enough in case of constant use of the music player and listening to songs. The battery is charged to a full level of about 2 hours.
Built-in memory, microSD card
The amount of internal memory is 17 MB. Hot-swappable microSD cards are supported, on which you can store music, as well as themes for Nokia 5130 and other information. The phone supports removable media up to 8GB.
Shooting
The 2-megapixel camera of the Nokia 5130 works just fine considering the age of the model. Users are additionally offered the opportunity to make color changes to the captured images. Firmware "Nokia 5130" opens to the owner a number of pre-installed filters. The music player is controlled by side keys and is understandable even for novice users.
Opinion
The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic phone is actively discussed by users, and now we will see what its owners say about this model. The strengths of the device include: reliability, good sound, battery performance, design, lighting elements that complement the keys, camera, support for any Java games. It is noted that the case is resistant to damage. The player is recognized as convenient, praised for the ability to work in the background. Users recognize the relative flexibility of the equalizer, which is enough to configure the device for a certain type of headphone. Side switches and center buttons are recognized as very convenient. The screen is also mostly mentioned in a positive way. The keyboard is called moderately stiff and tight. A number of reviews emphasize that synchronization with a personal computer is very fast. It is noted that the autonomy of the device practically does not decrease over time. Some users, according to reviews, managed to connect the device to a home theater, while the sound quality remains at its best. Among the shortcomings, as a rule, called a lack of RAM. To summarize. Nokia 5130 is a Series 40 mobile phone in a classic case. The device is made of plastic. Management is carried out by means of a navigation key. There is one regular type SIM card. The weight of the device is 88 g with dimensions of 47x108x15 mm. The diagonal of the screen is 2 inches. It supports 262.14 thousand colors and has a resolution of 320x240 pixels. Image Density - 200 dpi Supports 64-voice polyphony, as well as MP3 format. Preset 40 tunes. There is a vibrating alert. The 2 megapixel camera is capable of creating pictures with a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. Fourfold digital zoom is supported. You can record videos at a speed of 15 frames per second with a maximum resolution of 176x144 pixels. The following formats are supported - 3GP, MP4, WMA, AAC, MP3. There is also an FM radio and voice recorder. Implemented support for Java-based applications, as well as games. A 3.5 mm jack is provided for headphones. Communication is carried out according to the GSM standard. Internet access is provided through GPRS and EDGE. Among the interfaces available are Bluetooth 2.0 and USB. HTML and IMAP4 protocols are supported. The phone can be used as a modem. The device is easily synchronized with a computer. The phone has a single-core processor and 30 MB of internal memory. Removable media can also be used to store information. Text in SMS is entered with a dictionary. MMS supported. 1020 mAh Li-Ion battery The phone is capable of working for 6 hours of talk time and 288 on standby. The speakerphone is through the built-in speaker. Auto redial is available. Airplane mode is provided.