The C5 is a Nokia candybar phone and this phone is available in white, which features a metallic silver band running along the sides of the unit, and in a dark gray color. Telstra’s Next G version of the Nokia C5 received the blue Telstra mark, which means better coverage in rural and bush areas.
The keys on the Nokia C5 are a good size and there is a good size dial pad 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 most Nokia mobile phones, so if you’ve had a Nokia recently, the layout of the menus will be very easy to use. Sending text messages, searching through your contacts, and setting up and customizing profiles on the Nokia C5 is easy.
The C5’s call quality is good, although in very noisy environments it was difficult to hear the other party on the call. Nokia rates the C5’s battery for 12 hours of talk time and is listed for 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 your memory and store more photos or music, 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 calling 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 record videos, while the built-in LED flash has a range of about 1.5m.
The C5 comes with a 2 GB microSD card that has the installation file for the Ovi Suite program 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 basic phone with some extra smartphone features, then the Nokia C5 is worth considering. The phone is clean, compact, easy to use and affordable.
Specifications
networks GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 850, 2100
connectivity Bluetooth, 3G, USB, GPS
USB connectivity Yeah
battery capacity 860mAh
talk time 5 hours
Wait time 670 hours
camera flash leds
video capture Yeah
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