Key Specs of Nokia’s Iconic XpressMusic Models

The Nokia 5300, 5230, 5800 XpressMusic, and 5130 XpressMusic are iconic members of Nokia’s XpressMusic series, spanning slider feature phones to Symbian touchscreen smartphones, each tailored for music-centric users with distinct designs and capabilities. Below is a detailed breakdown of each model in English, including key specs, features, and legacy.

Core Model Overview (English Naming & Timeline)

Model	Launch Date	Form Factor	OS	Key Role
Nokia 5300 XpressMusic	2006, Q4	Slider	Series 40 (S40)	Mid-range music slider, 3.5mm jack, side music keys
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	2008, October	Touchscreen	Symbian S60v5	Nokia’s first mass-market touchscreen smartphone
Nokia 5130 XpressMusic	2009, February	Candybar	Series 40 (S40)	Budget music candybar, hot-swappable microSD
Nokia 5230	2009, August	Touchscreen	Symbian S60v5	5800’s affordable variant, no Wi‑Fi/3G in some regions

Detailed Specifications & Features

1. Nokia 5300 XpressMusic (2006)

Form Factor: Slider (107×45×17 mm, 115 g)
Display: 2.0-inch QVGA (240×320) TFT, 262K colors
Camera: 1.3 MP rear, video (176×144@15fps)
Music: Dedicated side keys, 3.5 mm jack, MP3/AAC/WMA, 12‑hour playback, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)
Memory: 8 MB internal, microSD (up to 2 GB, later 4 GB), 1 GB included
Network: Tri‑band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, mini‑USB 2.0
Battery: BL‑5B 860 mAh; ~3.5 h talk, ~12 h music, ~240 h standby
Legacy: Popularized 3.5 mm jacks in mid-range phones; sold millions globally

2. Nokia 5800 XpressMusic (2008)

Form Factor: Touchscreen candybar (117×51.7×15.5 mm, 109 g)
Display: 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen, 640×360 (nHD), 16M colors, stylus support
Camera: 3.2 MP rear (Carl Zeiss, AF, dual LED flash), VGA front (video call), 640×480@30fps video
Music: Dual speakers, 3.5 mm jack, MP3/AAC/WMA, 35‑hour playback, FM with RDS, 8 GB microSD included
Memory: 81 MB internal, microSD (up to 16 GB)
Network: Quad‑band GSM, 3G (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps), Wi‑Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0, A‑GPS, mini‑USB 2.0
Battery: BL‑5J 1320 mAh; ~5.2 h talk, ~40 h music, ~400 h standby
Legacy: Nokia’s first mass-market touchscreen; over 13 million units sold; defined S60v5’s music/social media ecosystem

3. Nokia 5130 XpressMusic (2009)

Form Factor: Candybar (107.5×46.7×14.8 mm, 88 g)
Display: 2.0-inch QVGA (240×320) TFT, 262K colors
Camera: 2 MP rear, video (176×144@15fps)
Music: Dedicated side keys, 3.5 mm jack, MP3/AAC/WMA, 20‑hour playback, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth
Memory: 30 MB internal, hot‑swappable microSD (up to 16 GB), 1 GB included
Network: Quad‑band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, microUSB 2.0
Battery: BL‑5C 1020 mAh; ~6 h talk, ~20 h music, ~288 h standby
Legacy: Affordable music workhorse; sold over 20 million units; last major S40 XpressMusic candybar

4. Nokia 5230 (2009)

Form Factor: Touchscreen candybar (111×51.7×15.5 mm, 115 g)
Display: 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen, 640×360 (nHD), 16M colors, stylus included
Camera: 2 MP rear (no AF/flash), VGA front (video call), 640×480@30fps video
Music: 3.5 mm jack, MP3/AAC/WMA, FM with RDS, stereo Bluetooth
Memory: 70 MB internal, microSD (up to 16 GB), 2 GB included
Network: Quad‑band GSM, 3G (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps), Bluetooth 2.0, A‑GPS, mini‑USB 2.0; no Wi‑Fi (global variant)
Battery: BL‑5J 1320 mAh; ~4.5 h talk, ~33 h music, ~450 h standby
Legacy: 5800’s budget sibling; sold over 150 million units (one of Nokia’s best‑sellers); made touchscreen smartphones accessible globally

Key Comparisons (Music & User Experience)

Feature	5300	5800	5130	5230
Music Playback	12 h	35 h	20 h	33 h
Storage Max	4 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
3.5 mm Jack	✅	✅	✅	✅
Dedicated Music Keys	Side	On‑screen/accessory	Side	On‑screen
Touch UI	❌	✅	❌	✅
3G/Wi‑Fi	3G (varies)/❌	✅/✅	❌/❌	✅/❌

Historical Context & Legacy

5300: Established XpressMusic’s mid-range slider identity with a focus on accessibility and music controls.
5800: Pioneered Nokia’s touchscreen era, proving Symbian could compete in the touch market before Android/iOS dominance.
5130: Solidified the budget music candybar segment with hot‑swap storage and reliable battery life.
5230: Drove mass adoption of touchscreens via aggressive pricing, becoming one of Nokia’s most successful models ever.

All four models underscored Nokia’s leadership in music phones pre‑2010, blending hardware and software to deliver seamless music experiences for diverse user budgets.