Nokia 5030 Red - A basic handset with some unique features

Eliminating the need of headset or external speaker, the new Nokia 5030 Red is first of its kind device from Nokia which features internal FM radio antenna, making it unique amongst the latest handsets from Nokia. True to its name “XpressRadio”, its one touch FM radio and sideways channel selection offer a true feeling of having a good handset to its users. And, with its cheap pricing (around 40 EUR), it is a good option for people who are looking for basic handsets with added entertainment features like FM radio and Games.

The new Nokia 5030 Red is a typical GSM device, capable of running on frequencies of GSM 900/1800 and GSM 850/1900 (a typical 2G device). It has weight of 82g and dimensions of 108x45x15mm. For display, 1.8 inches of TFT screen is given which offers the richness of 65K colors and delivers image resolution of 128x160 pixels, with added benefit of 5-way navigation key. Alert types featured in this handsets are numerous and include vibration, down loadable polyphonic, MP3 and video ring tones as well.

Its phonebook can keep records of 1000 entries and as far as call record goes, this device is capable of keeping record of 20 dialed, 20 received and 20 missed calls. It is a very basic device and does not features latest connectivity options such as GPS, Bluetooth, USB port, WLAN etc. And, yes, if you are looking for camera as well then again this phone disappoints and does not features inbuilt camera. But for entertainment, inbuilt stereo-FM radio with built-in antenna and games are given, terming Nokia 5030 Red ideal for common people who look for low cost basic handsets. For power options, it has been fitted with standard Li-ion 1020 mAh (BL-5C) battery which gives the talk time of up to 10h and stand by time of up to 525h.