Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia, until a certain point, paid much attention to ensuring the multimedia capabilities of devices. This fact is most clearly seen by citing as an example a line of musical devices that were positioned by the manufacturer as youth solutions.
Intro
The prerequisite for the creation of a multimedia lineup for the company was the opening of a store called “Nokia Music Store”. There, for a small fee, the user could purchase the compositions they liked. A little later, a service called “Nokia Internet Radio” began to work. Thus, the company had to “wind up” the popularity of the above platforms. And what could have done it? Perhaps only due to the maximum filling of the mobile phone market segments with special musical devices. And now “Nokia 5310” has become just the same one of these devices. The model fell into the mid-price segment at the very beginning of sales. The interesting thing is that it happened right then.
Design
“Nokia Express Music 5310” was recognized by international experts as a very thin device, which not all models of the Finnish manufacturer could boast of. With a height of 104 and a width of 45 millimeters, the thickness was only 10. At the same time, the mass of the device is 71 grams.
Reliability
“Nokia Express Music 5310” lies comfortably in the hand without causing discomfort. It should be noted that the phone in the palm of your hand is secure, does not strive to slip out. In a pocket, the device is almost not felt, which makes it convenient to transport it.
Case
The corners of “Nokia 5310 XpressMusic” are rounded. On the front panel, the edges are sloping. Thus, the device looks visually even thinner than it really is.
Materials and assembly
It's impossible to find fault with the quality of the materials used to make the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic. The phone is assembled quite qualitatively. No backlashes were found during the tests, nothing creaks or makes noise.
Colors
The flanks on the sides of the screen are made in a sloping shape. In fact, they are nothing more than inserts made from metallic materials. Special multimedia keys are built into the flanks, which have becomefeature of the corresponding model range. If we talk about flowers, they are made in blue or red colors. The plastic is pleasant to the touch. It has a dark gray color. The back panel of the phone is decorated with a special ornament consisting of dots. Here you can also see the brand name "Nokia", which is made in the same color as the metal inserts on the sides of the screen.
Screen protector
“Nokia 5310”, the display of which is covered with protective glass, has a matrix made using TFT technology. A glossy insert is formed at the junction. There, in turn, there is a slot, which is necessary for the successful use of the conversational speaker. There is also a light sensor, which allows the device to assess the level of illumination at a given point in time and change it automatically.
The diagonal of the screen is two inches. I remember that the 6300 and 6500 models were equipped with similar components. Also not bad phones, but they were positioned precisely as beautiful design solutions. At the same time, the devices did not have special functionality at all, to say nothing about multimedia parameters. On this issue, it is the Nokia Express Music product line that specializes more, one of the devices of which we are considering today.
So, with a screen diagonal of two inches, the resolution is 240 by 320 pixels. Color reproduction - up to 16 million shades, everything is normal with it. The picture on the screen is displayed in good quality, complain aboutbrightness and saturation in the room is unlikely to succeed. In addition, good viewing angles should be noted thanks to the use of a matrix based on TFT technology. The situation is slightly worse in natural light. In the sun, the picture in some way burns out, but if it becomes more difficult to read the text from the screen, then just a little. In general, there is something to praise the company's engineers for, that's for sure.
Keyboard
The Nokia 5310 phone is equipped with a keypad, which consists of a navigation key, as well as four more buttons. Two of them are soft keys, which can be assigned to quick calls of the corresponding functions, from a notebook to an alarm clock. Two more keys correspond to the functions of accepting and rejecting a voice call. The navigation button is average in size, just the golden mean. At the same time, the main unit is represented by small numeric keys, located quite tightly. They are located side by side. Buttons are clearly pressed. It is possible to make a mistake when typing, but, as a rule, this happens quite rarely. There is a standard white backlight. It is distributed throughout the keyboard unit evenly. In any light conditions, the backlight works well. She does not hurt the eyes.
Left and right faces
Here we have a small connector to which you can connect the charger. On the opposite side, you can find a special rocker key designed to adjust the volume level. With its help on the phone, you can turn off the sound altogether, as well as"wind" it to the maximum. On the right side, there is a special mount into which you can thread the strap for additional reliability. It will be worn on the arm or neck (depending on the type of strap itself).
Lower and upper ends
On the bottom end, we will not notice any elements and connectors. An interesting decision, because it was a rule for the Finnish manufacturer to “decorate” their devices from below with a charging port. It looks like the company decided to make an exception, and now we have exactly what we have. As for the rest, it should be noted that there is a standard connector on the upper end intended for a wired stereo headset of 3.5 mm standard. There is also a MicroUSB port, to which a cable is connected for synchronization with a personal computer or laptop. It also allows you to charge the device. The connector is covered with a special protective plug made of plastic materials.
Rear panel
From the back side is the camera lens. It is located on top, and the module itself has a resolution of 2 megapixels. At the bottom of the device, we have special slots made to receive sound from polyphonic sound speakers. There are three of them here. At the same time, there are one less speakers. However, they are located close enough to each other, so there is clearly no need to talk about playing music with stereo sound effects. If we remove the back cover, we will find a battery under it, the capacity of which is 860 milliamps per hour. There is also a socket for installation. SIM cards. On the side there is a slot in which the user can embed an external drive in MicroSD format.
Conclusion and reviews
So, what is the verdict of the phone based on the reviews of the owners? Let's try to sum up and give a general assessment of the device. The call is played in 64-tone quality, with medium volume. In most situations, the volume is really not enough, the device turned out to be somehow quiet. On the street, the device is heard very, very poorly, especially in conditions with an increased background noise.
Indoors, it will also be possible to miss an incoming call if the phone is located, for example, in your pocket. And it won't be any problem. Probably, such features can be immediately written down as shortcomings of the phone, but this will be the most significant minus. If we talk about the quality of communication, then there are no complaints about the device in this regard. The cellular network works stably, does not suddenly disappear at the most inopportune moment. Which, in principle, is typical for devices of the corresponding generation.
The intensity of the vibrating alert is also average. In 50 percent of cases, it is not very well audible, but this way it shows itself quite well. The device has become a good musical solution for a wide audience. The device looks quite attractive, its dimensions also suit a large number of potential buyers. No wonder the devices of the line were presented as solutions for young people, because for them this is a phone with a good set of functional features. Nokia 5310 firmware can be found on the official websiteFinnish manufacturer.
In general, we can say that if you want more functionality musically, then you should move on without getting hung up on this model. However, if the user needs exactly the basic level, then the Nokia 5310, the characteristics of which were presented in this article, can really be the best purchase option.
