- This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
- Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and GPRS/EDGE data capabilities
- 2.9-inch touchscreen; digital audio/video player; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 16 GB; access to personal email, instant messaging and social networks
- Up to 4.9 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time
- What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, 4 GB microSD memory card, wired stereo headset, connectivity cable, MiniDVD with software, printed user guide
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The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic unlocked phone keeps you moving to your favorite music while on the go as well as helps you stay connected to all of your mobile communication--from voice and messaging to social networking and web browsing. The sleek 5530 features a stainless steel body, tempered glass 2.9-inch touchscreen and built-in audio speakers, and it provides quad-band GSM connectivity for global roaming and EDGE data connectivity for accessing your favorite web sites. Additionally, it's Wi-Fi-enabled for accessing wireless networks at home, at the office, and at hotspots wherever you roam--from airports to coffee shops.
The 5530 XpressMusic provides up to 27 hours of music playback time, and it comes with a 4 GB microSD memory card for storing music, video and photos. You can easily manage and synchronize your music collection on your PC using the included Nokia Music for PC application. The phone also includes a 3.2-megapixel camera with an LED flash and video capture capabilities. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD expansion up to 16 GB, Symbian S60 5.0 operating system, access to personal email, and nearly 5 hours of talk time.
Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
At the core of the 5530 XpressMusic is its music and entertainment experience. In true XpressMusic form, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a great music player with 27 hours of playback time, excellent audio quality with an 8-band equalizer, and 3D surround sound stereo speakers. New music can be purchased through the Nokia Music Store, either directly on the phone or through a PC. The music player supports playlists, shuffle, stereo widening and bass boost, and it's compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ file formats. The phone includes dedicated volume keys as well as dedicated touch music keys on the Home screen. You can also listen to your favorite radio broadcasts with the integrated FM radio (included headset is required).
 The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic brilliantly clear 2.9 inch widescreen display and intuitive music playback controls. |
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This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
Phone Features
Among the highest screen resolutions available on a mobile phone, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic's 2.9-inch widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. It has a 640 x 360-pixel resolution and support for up to 16 million colors, and it includes an accelerometer that automatically rotates the display based on the orientation of the phone. It offers a variety of input methods, including a virtual alphanumeric keypad and a virtual computer-style QWERTY keyboard.
The phone has an internal 70 MB user-accessible memory that's expandable via optional microSD memory cards up to 16 GB in size (a 4 GB microSD card is included in this package). The internal phonebook is virtually limitless in the amount of entries you can store (bound only by available memory), and it offers multiple number and email details per contact as well as the ability to associate images with contacts. Other phone features include voice command capabilities, real-music and video ringtones, and vibrating alert.
The 5530's innovative "people carousel" features thumbnail images of up to 20 close friends and provides easy access to them and their communications history including emails, phone calls, photos or other social media updates. It also features the pop-up Media Bar so music, photos, videos, Internet and on-line sharing applications such as Ovi Share, Flickr and VOX are just a touch away.
 The scrolling Contacts Bar provides direct access to 20 people and their latest conversations and media updates. |
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Hands-free communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable). It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots.
The 3.2-megapixel auto focus camera includes a dedicated camera key, LED flash for low-light conditions, and a 4x digital zoom, and you can edit images directly on the phone with photo editor application. Other features include center weighted auto exposure, white balance adjustments, multiple scene modes (including sports, night and portrait), and light sensitivity modes. Additionally, you can capture video clips up to 176 x 220 pixels (QCIF) and up to 15 fps (frames per second) as well as zero in on your subject with up to a 4x digital zoom. Other video features include white balance modes and scene modes (automatic, low light mode, night). You can record up to 90 minutes of video. The video player is compatible with .3GP, .MP4, and RealPlayer formats.
The 5530 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols).
Other features include:
- Automatically switch between keypad and QWERTY keyboard when the device is rotated
- Symbian S60 5.0 operating system
- Email: support for IMAP, POP, SMTP protocols and email attachments
- Messaging: SMS text (with multiple SMS deletion); MMS picture video (up to 600 kb with automatic resizing of images)
- Organizer tools: Calendar with week and month view, reminders, alarm clock, written notes, voice notes, clock (digital, analog, world clock)
- HTML web browser
- Micro-USB connector
- 3.5mm stereo headphone plug
- Text-to-speech capabilities
- Applications include Flash Lite 2.0, Java MIDP 2.0,, Online Share 4.3, and Ovi Share
Vital Statistics
The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic weighs 3.77 ounces and measures 4.09 x 1.92 x 0.51 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.9 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
Product Description
Nokia today introduced the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic, a compact XpressMusic device that uses a touch interface for accessing people and content on the brilliantly clear homescreen. The 'scrolling' Contacts Bar provides direct access to 20 people and their latest conversations and media updates. The homescreen also features one touch shortcuts to content and popular social networks, like Facebook and MySpace. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic follows in the footsteps of the top-rated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, expanding the touch XpressMusic phone range with a youthful device that has a solid stainless steel frame finish and comes in five vivid colors.At the core of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is the music and entertainment experience. It is an ideal device for those who wish to quickly and easily access, share and mix a huge selection of media. In true XpressMusic form, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a great music player with 27 hours of playback time, excellent audio quality and a 4 GB memory card for storing music and other media. Videos, either self made or from social media sites such as Youtube and Facebook can be enjoyed on the brilliantly clear 2.9 inch widescreen display. New music can be purchased through the Nokia Music Store, either directly on the phone or through a PC. The music collection is easily managed and can be synchronized with the PC using the Nokia Music for PC application. Calls and music can be conveniently managed and listened to with the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205 with tangle-free cable.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a late adapter when it comes to cell phones. So refrained from Iphones and vu/touch phones as one was mostly tied to a provider data plan or had to pay a premium for the phone itself.
If you dont care about 3g (read data plan 29.99 a month) or GPS there cannot be a better phone at this price range. Solidly built, some reviews complained about back cover. I do see an issue there as it get on the phone with little notches on all sides. But how may times you open that. Specially when SIM/SDHC is accessible from outside. The only time you need to open the back cover is when you install a battery.
What I love about this phone in order of preference.
Form Factor (It looks like a phone and not a PDA)
Not tied to a provider or unlocked so you dont have to be geeky searching for unlocking/jail breaking articles.
Wifi 54G (email is good on the run)
Quad Band GSM World Phone
Media/Music playback is excellent.
Can go upto 16GB Micro SDHC (plenty of music or videos) comes with 4Gig.
Speaker phone and in general call quality for me increasd 3-5 times. (I used Razr before).
Clear brilliant screen
Touch pad responsive enough
Picture quality @3.2MP is good in daylight and flash comes in handy for pictures in lowlight (subject @2-4 ft).
What I will look for in future revisions.
USB Charging capability
A little thinner (Not that is fat right now) but it would make it sweeter.
Total Alloy body including back cover for a more solid feel.
Maybe a more rugged look/feel (non piano black or non shiny finish for e.g Zune kind of finish or finish with more friction), I always get a feeling I am going to drop it.
If you dont care about 3g (read data plan 29.99 a month) or GPS there cannot be a better phone at this price range. Solidly built, some reviews complained about back cover. I do see an issue there as it get on the phone with little notches on all sides. But how may times you open that. Specially when SIM/SDHC is accessible from outside. The only time you need to open the back cover is when you install a battery.
What I love about this phone in order of preference.
Form Factor (It looks like a phone and not a PDA)
Not tied to a provider or unlocked so you dont have to be geeky searching for unlocking/jail breaking articles.
Wifi 54G (email is good on the run)
Quad Band GSM World Phone
Media/Music playback is excellent.
Can go upto 16GB Micro SDHC (plenty of music or videos) comes with 4Gig.
Speaker phone and in general call quality for me increasd 3-5 times. (I used Razr before).
Clear brilliant screen
Touch pad responsive enough
Picture quality @3.2MP is good in daylight and flash comes in handy for pictures in lowlight (subject @2-4 ft).
What I will look for in future revisions.
USB Charging capability
A little thinner (Not that is fat right now) but it would make it sweeter.
Total Alloy body including back cover for a more solid feel.
Maybe a more rugged look/feel (non piano black or non shiny finish for e.g Zune kind of finish or finish with more friction), I always get a feeling I am going to drop it.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
After carefully reading reviews on similar unlocked phones like the Cookie and even higher end Nokia models like the N97, I ultimately decided to go with the 5530 Xpressmusic. I was definitely in need of a new phone as I had basically a dinosaur for a cell phone. I wanted a few things from my new phone which were:
1. a modern, sleek touchscreen design
2. an unlocked phone compatible with my SIM
3. a phone that works when it should and is easy to learn to use
The Nokia 5530 xpressmusic was all of this and so much more. I find it to be very functional - I have not had a dropped call or any problems with the interface itself. The touchscreen is very easy and fun to use. Once you get used to it, you will be able to navigate the phone very easily. I find the screen to be very responsive, although sometimes I do like to use the stylus. However, I must say it is important to follow the user guide - I have done that and the phone has been so much fun! It does not have GPS or 3G compatibility - however, I was not looking for these things. I can live with 2G and actually a recent firmware update has made the phone run even faster, even online. It comes with a 4GB memory card which can be upgraded to 16GB - so plenty of room to store things. The absolute best part of this phone, as the name suggests, is the music player. The quality of the sound is absolutely incredible and the phone was designed for music lovers in mind. In fact, one of pre-loaded videos even refers to the device as a "music player that is also a phone!". Music on this phone sounds better than many higher end models that my friends have. They are quite jealous! A set of headphones also come with the phone that I have found to be of average/slightly above average quality. The camera and video are also pretty impressive, not amazing, but still pretty good quality for this phone.
The only reason I knocked a star off is the battery. Battery life seems to get depleted quickly , sometimes way too quickly, so the phone must be charged each night or you risk having a dead battery by noon the next day. I have tried all of the optimization tricks to get more life out of the battery and still it is rather short.
So if you are looking for an affordable alternative touchscreen phone with some interesting features and easy interface, this phone has been a joy and is the way to go. An iphone killer? I wouldn't go that far at all, but with many similar features and similar touchscreen feel, it is a great choice for anyone who doesn't want to pay $400 for a phone.
1. a modern, sleek touchscreen design
2. an unlocked phone compatible with my SIM
3. a phone that works when it should and is easy to learn to use
The Nokia 5530 xpressmusic was all of this and so much more. I find it to be very functional - I have not had a dropped call or any problems with the interface itself. The touchscreen is very easy and fun to use. Once you get used to it, you will be able to navigate the phone very easily. I find the screen to be very responsive, although sometimes I do like to use the stylus. However, I must say it is important to follow the user guide - I have done that and the phone has been so much fun! It does not have GPS or 3G compatibility - however, I was not looking for these things. I can live with 2G and actually a recent firmware update has made the phone run even faster, even online. It comes with a 4GB memory card which can be upgraded to 16GB - so plenty of room to store things. The absolute best part of this phone, as the name suggests, is the music player. The quality of the sound is absolutely incredible and the phone was designed for music lovers in mind. In fact, one of pre-loaded videos even refers to the device as a "music player that is also a phone!". Music on this phone sounds better than many higher end models that my friends have. They are quite jealous! A set of headphones also come with the phone that I have found to be of average/slightly above average quality. The camera and video are also pretty impressive, not amazing, but still pretty good quality for this phone.
The only reason I knocked a star off is the battery. Battery life seems to get depleted quickly , sometimes way too quickly, so the phone must be charged each night or you risk having a dead battery by noon the next day. I have tried all of the optimization tricks to get more life out of the battery and still it is rather short.
So if you are looking for an affordable alternative touchscreen phone with some interesting features and easy interface, this phone has been a joy and is the way to go. An iphone killer? I wouldn't go that far at all, but with many similar features and similar touchscreen feel, it is a great choice for anyone who doesn't want to pay $400 for a phone.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Been playing with the phone for several days and I absolutely love it for the $199 I paid. Of the features I was interested in, here are my opinions on them:
0) very easy to setup this unlocked phone -- I took a SIM card from a Tmobile prepaid phone and inserted into this nokia and it self-configured everything for me (a relief for me as this was my first time buying an unlocked phone). Now that I know the cell coverage is good in my brick-walled condo, I'll swap this SIM card for a cheap $30 Tmobile monthly plan SIM card, and fully expect this to be a quick swap
1) perfect size -- fits in a shirt or pants pocket easily, is lightweight, and easy enough for my stubby fingers to hold and operate. hard to operate this with gloves on though (e.g., on a ski slope)
2) music player and FM player are *very high* fidelity, especially compared to other players out there. A couple of caveats though -- the earphones that come with it are only average for sound quality, and I get much higher fidelity sound using my other set of compact Sony headphones. Also, from what I can tell, the FM radio only works with headphones on -- you can't use the built-in speakers for radio. The built-in speakers are a lot better in fidelity than other phones/players I've tried, but obviously this device is too small to accurately replicate bass using its built-in speakers. Bass is fine with good headphones though.
3) WLAN capability is fantastic. With free WLAN everywhere, it's by far the cheapest way to access the net through the phone without a data plan (recall I'm doing this with a prepaid SIM card). Note that the phone supports 2G (and not 3G), but with WLAN being much quicker downloads (e.g., 2-3 sec delay to start playing youtube videos) and usually free, I'm not interested in 3G. video quality was surprisingly good for such a small device. Reading email on yahoo was pretty easy, but required a few too many clicks too navigate within yahoo -- I wouldn't want to go through 40 email with this, but it's fine to scan my daily email and reply to just a few email. I had been planning on buying a nettop and WLAN scanner as well, but this phone already does both of those functions well enough for me so I won't be buying either anymore.
4) instruction guide that came with it could really use some work. if you're new to Nokia (like me), it was tougher to figure out than other cell phones I've used (sony ericsson, motorola, and panasonic). the back cover is annoyingly badly designed as others have remarked, and the instructions were nearly useless for getting that cover off and back on again. i'll probably seek out google searches for this device before i use the instruction guide in the future.
5) comes with 4G memory card, but the slot is in a bit of an odd place. my other phones usually kept it in the back with the SIM card and battery, but this places it in the side. it's really an odd design, but since I don't plan to swap memory cards all too often, not a huge issue for me.
6) battery life is average. my previous sony ericsson gave me a 10 hour talk time, and this phone probably gives about half that, and even less if you go crazy with WLAN, etc. so i'll probably end up buying a second charger so I can keep one at work and home (I listen to music all day at work with it)
7) phone lacks AM radio and GPS. sports broadcasts are often on AM -- would have liked if they added that in. GPS would have been nice, but alas, all these things would have probably raised the price too
overall, i'm really happy with this phone given its price -- it gives me all the features I really need without forcing me in to expensive cell phone data plans with the wireless companies. its music player capabilities beat out even the $400 phones/players, and if you're willing to live without a few features, this is a great phone for the price -- plus you won't feel as bad if you damage it
0) very easy to setup this unlocked phone -- I took a SIM card from a Tmobile prepaid phone and inserted into this nokia and it self-configured everything for me (a relief for me as this was my first time buying an unlocked phone). Now that I know the cell coverage is good in my brick-walled condo, I'll swap this SIM card for a cheap $30 Tmobile monthly plan SIM card, and fully expect this to be a quick swap
1) perfect size -- fits in a shirt or pants pocket easily, is lightweight, and easy enough for my stubby fingers to hold and operate. hard to operate this with gloves on though (e.g., on a ski slope)
2) music player and FM player are *very high* fidelity, especially compared to other players out there. A couple of caveats though -- the earphones that come with it are only average for sound quality, and I get much higher fidelity sound using my other set of compact Sony headphones. Also, from what I can tell, the FM radio only works with headphones on -- you can't use the built-in speakers for radio. The built-in speakers are a lot better in fidelity than other phones/players I've tried, but obviously this device is too small to accurately replicate bass using its built-in speakers. Bass is fine with good headphones though.
3) WLAN capability is fantastic. With free WLAN everywhere, it's by far the cheapest way to access the net through the phone without a data plan (recall I'm doing this with a prepaid SIM card). Note that the phone supports 2G (and not 3G), but with WLAN being much quicker downloads (e.g., 2-3 sec delay to start playing youtube videos) and usually free, I'm not interested in 3G. video quality was surprisingly good for such a small device. Reading email on yahoo was pretty easy, but required a few too many clicks too navigate within yahoo -- I wouldn't want to go through 40 email with this, but it's fine to scan my daily email and reply to just a few email. I had been planning on buying a nettop and WLAN scanner as well, but this phone already does both of those functions well enough for me so I won't be buying either anymore.
4) instruction guide that came with it could really use some work. if you're new to Nokia (like me), it was tougher to figure out than other cell phones I've used (sony ericsson, motorola, and panasonic). the back cover is annoyingly badly designed as others have remarked, and the instructions were nearly useless for getting that cover off and back on again. i'll probably seek out google searches for this device before i use the instruction guide in the future.
5) comes with 4G memory card, but the slot is in a bit of an odd place. my other phones usually kept it in the back with the SIM card and battery, but this places it in the side. it's really an odd design, but since I don't plan to swap memory cards all too often, not a huge issue for me.
6) battery life is average. my previous sony ericsson gave me a 10 hour talk time, and this phone probably gives about half that, and even less if you go crazy with WLAN, etc. so i'll probably end up buying a second charger so I can keep one at work and home (I listen to music all day at work with it)
7) phone lacks AM radio and GPS. sports broadcasts are often on AM -- would have liked if they added that in. GPS would have been nice, but alas, all these things would have probably raised the price too
overall, i'm really happy with this phone given its price -- it gives me all the features I really need without forcing me in to expensive cell phone data plans with the wireless companies. its music player capabilities beat out even the $400 phones/players, and if you're willing to live without a few features, this is a great phone for the price -- plus you won't feel as bad if you damage it
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It doesnt work at all! worst nokia i have used
I think what i bought is now brand-new but kind of refurnished or something that has no good quality
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Published 8 months ago by yellow stone
Dont buy it, go get another smartphone around same price
My bro bought me this as my first phone, and i have to say, its the worst one. I might be saying this cause i got spoiled after i kept using my brother's high end samsung phones... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ray
Worst nokia ever
I have used hundreds of cell phones since 1990 most of them Nokias excepting last year when Blackberry became my phone of choice and I choose a Nokia 5530 as my backup ! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Raymond A. Donaldson
Choose something Different if you can afford
Its not the best of Nokia phones
1)The touchscreen is clunky and not very responsive
2)The battery does not fit snug, and when you shake the phone, you can feel the... Read more
1)The touchscreen is clunky and not very responsive
2)The battery does not fit snug, and when you shake the phone, you can feel the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rupin
beat the itouch and the iphone
Got mine for under $200 with no contract. I was able to use it without the smart chip as an ipod touch. The picture quality and vga video are great. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Harth
its my experience
hi guys, I bought nokia 5530 XpressMusic mobile phone 4months ago, looks wise it is superior to 5800 but performance wise it is worst. I did not satisfy. Read more
Published 20 months ago by pepsi
Great Phone, great price.
I have bought this phone for my wife and she loved it, but after a couple of months the phone was acting strange it would turned off randomly, the speaker mode did not work right,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Carlos GTZ
Good Grade
Not so intuitive as an iphone or android phone but works fine. Good definition (display) and sound.
Published 21 months ago by Diego
Nokia not so hot
WiFi connectivity problems - browsing and e-mail inconsistent. Setup and use clunky. When WiFi connected, have to manually establish e-mail connections for each account and queued... Read more
Published 21 months ago by MikeB
depends on what you need
my needs: text message, calendar/note function to replace my organizer, wi-fi to make syncing easier, no need for 3G or web surfing (next model up is more expensive, but includes... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lisa R. Lo
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