Nokia 5800 XpressMusic review

We like the ease with which music tracks can be bought and downloaded over the air - the Nokia online music store is very simple and straightforward. And the phone also comes with a BBC iPlayer client preinstalled, though unlike the N96 this version doesn't let you download episodes for later viewing.

The assisted GPS works effectively in conjunction with Nokia Maps 2, locking onto a position quickly and reliably. The battery isn't bad either, providing between two and three days of use in our real-world tests. And the phone comes with a real smorgasbord of handy extras, including video output cables, a protective case, a wired stereo hands free headset and even a stand.

But don't let all this fool you into thinking that the XpressMusic is a groundbreaking phone. The implementation of the touchscreen leaves much to be desired and the conservative design does it no favours either. The phone's saving grace is that it's very cheap, but other than this it's unremarkable and unlikely to mount a serious challenge to the more established competition.

Author: Jonathan Bray