As speculated last May, Nokia announced a cheaper version of their popular Nokia 5800XM this week — the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is now much cheaper by shedding off some key features.
Everybody’s quite familiar with what the 6-month old Nokia 5800 so a better perspective of the new Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is to list what it doesn’t have that merits it a significant price downgrade compared to its older sibling.
What’s Missing?
No 3G/HSDPA. The Nokia 5530 is missing 3G connectivity and only allows for a slow EDGE connection.
No GPS. Though not really a huge deal, GPS is becoming a staple in most phones. The other recent XpressMusic phones have it — 5730XM, 5330XM and 5800XM.
Of course, you still get the full touchscreen, a 4GB storage via microSD, FM, Bluetooth, and 3.15 MP Carl Zeiss optics camera and WiFi. The only upgrade I was able to see where the 5530XM ruled over the 5800XM is the CPU speed — up from 369 MHz to an ARM 11 434 MHz processor.
I’m not sure whether the lack of 3G is a good trade-off over WiFi. Personally, I’d rather have 3G/HSDPA than WiFi as 90% of my mobile internet usage is via 3G. Expect the phone to be under Php15,000 when it arrives in the Philippines sometime before end of September.
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mganda sya, about sa 3G and wifi, mas gusto q wifi feature sa isang phone. Kc dito smen, mahina lang 3G connection, kaya mas reliable pa ang wifi connection…
no 3g? bah
hmmm. lets see.
Buti na lang may wi-fi. Minsan kasi deal breaker ito. And about 3g, sana meron kahit up to 384 kbps lang.
Well you can’t have everything in this world.
The Wi-Fi is already a great feature now that most malls and shops now offer free access to their hotspots.
For under 15K? Not a good deal, as you can get the 5800XM for as low as 15K now.
I’d rather get maybe Samsung Star or Preston, which retail for about 11K now.
no 3G? wag na lang muna.
@Jam.
EDGE can carry data speeds up to 236.8 kbit/s (with end-to-end latency of less than 150 ms) for 4 timeslots (theoretical maximum is 473.6 kbit/s for 8 timeslots) in packet mode. so palagay mo ok na ang EDGE?
youre right! @ DanteRPs
The problem is, when you’re in the province. Most of the time walang Wi-Fi hotspot especially pag nagvavacation.
there are people who actually use 3G?? wow. WiFi is enough for me.
that phone is an absolute winner.
@ Sky
Is it really that hard to be believe?! As far as Smart Bro and Globe Tatoo are concerned, there really are 3G users. What boggles my mind though is how you perceive 3G connection. Maybe you should check the 3G icon once in a while whenever you try to connect.
I use 3G (or 3.5G in some areas) on my phone whenever I am out and mind you, 3G is cheaper here in the Philippines compared to the rest of the world.
@ Jam.
Gaano ka ba katagal magbakasyon? nun nasa Boracay ako may 3.5G connection, sa Lucena 3.5G din. sa Candelaria Quezon, ganun din. sa Lipa 3G. sa Batangas City 3G. Kung di ka happy sa speed then look for an internet cafe. easy!
@Go
Well, sa lipa meron talaga 3G dun. Dun ako nagpplurk before pumasok sa la salle (thru phone) lol. Yeah, I agree with you , kung speed lang naman masbetter sa shop na lang. Pero nagiinternet din ako especially when going to my school. Lalo na pag nasa bus.
@ Jam.
One time nagdownload ako ng isang song sa torrent (sa phone ko lang) on my way to Manila, galing ako sa batangas, natapos ko from Turbina to Sta. Rosa Laguna. Ayos din yun speed, 3G yun. so talagang useful ang 3G. I agree din with you. Sana nga may 3G.
Magkano 3G/3.5G access from the networks? I use WiFi most of the time. But, magkano ba 3G? Sorry no info.
I was thinking 3G was too expensive for the average Filipino. There are many free WiFi hotspots around public places, like malls. Besides, I don’t need Internet access in areas not covered by WiFi. Well, that’s my experience.
Go is right. Our 3G plans/speed is dirt cheap compared to say… AT&T
@ John Alvero
10 pesos/30 minutes sa smart
5 pesos/15 minutes sa globe
7.50 pesos/30 minutes sa red mobile
halos parepareho lang. yun sa globe kung gusto mo per kilobit charging leave as it is because it is charging that way on default kung gusto ko mo naman time ang charging send ka ng TIME sa 1111 para ang charging ay 5 pesos sa 15 minutes.
again, look for the 3G or 3.5G(HSDPA) icon on your phone before you connect to enable the service otherwise you are just connecting on GPRS or EDGE.
@ sky
well i am an average filipino (if you didn’t mean the majority who shouldn’t even have a mobile phone with 3G in the first place or even a mobile phone if they don’t have something to put on their plate). we are talking about filipinos who can afford a phone with 3G which i suppose will also afford a 3G connection. WiFi isn’t always free. Sometimes you have to buy something in a restaurant in order for you to get the WiFi Key.
Again 3G is relatively cheap here. look at my previous post, andun yun price. kasing mura lang ng 1 coke or isang ponds sachet
Well, this phone looks great if you’re a no GPS and 3G/HSDPA user.
Nino Natividad
http://www.ninonatividad.com
kahit walang 3G connections…. ok lang… di ba ang LG may COOKIE ang SAMSUNG may STAR so cguro time naman na para maglabas ang NOKIA na pantapat sa LOW END TOUCH SCREEN ng ibang MOBILE PHONE MANUFACTURER para lahat maka EXPERIENCE ng TOUCH SCREEN PHONE na di mabubutas ang BULSA… DIBA???
Wow, looks like someone is a 3G evangelist. Hehe. Convincing everyone to use 3G instead of WiFi. Easy lang…nagsha-share lang naman tayo ng experiences/reasons why we’re using one type of connection over the other.
well you can get the XM5800 at 15,000 today, by the time the 5530 comes out it would probably be the same price as the XM5800. so I guess the 5800 would be a better buy between the 2.
The only thing that I like with the 5530 is it’s thinner than the 5800 which is way too thick…
I’ll also go for the 3G on a phone any time over WiFi. WiFi is too limiting for me. If you need to do a quick check on the internet using your phone, you can do it immediately since 3G is available almost anywhere (even in the provinces) whereas WiFi hotspots are scarce in locations outside the metro and impossible to use while on the move.
@ Bugoy
Sorry kung di mo naintindihan yun thread ehehehe. convincing everyone? OA naman nun. Someone just said nobody is using 3G and someone asked the price. If that is convincing to you then I am sorry about the stories you tell your friends.
and besides, we are talking about the 5530, if you are not aware, which doesn’t have the feature. kapag nagshare ka ng experience sa ibang tao, always expect a reaction from them.
read ka muna, ok? hihihihi
If price around 11k good buy! For the WIFI!
I wonder kung kagaya din to ng touch screen ng 5800. Ang hirap kse ng touch screen sa 5800. Sometimes when you press the character on the screen, di kumakagat agad. That’s what I hate about 5800. Kung ok ung touch screen nitong 5530, then I might go for this than LG COOKIE.
Has anyone tried the touch screen on this phone? Kagaya din ba ng 5800?
Thanks!
I don’t think the phone will come out as 15k. At best it will be 12.5k because the 5800XM is already retailing at 16K in Nokia Store here in Iloilo.
For 3G and Wifi, I’m not a big fan of Wifi or 3G…I am currently stuck to GPRS which is ok since it meets my basic needs.
Anyway, this baby is definitely on my x-mas list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaXoIPmsgAg watch this navigation..it’s just like iphone.. 5530 rocks!! can’t wait to buy this phone.
I have E51, i don’t even use my 3G, i still prefer wifi because it is free.
Let’s just say tha 3g is for techies who needs internet connection anytime and anywhere, while wifi is for casual internet users.
aayy sayang naman! I want 3G! I was searching for a phone similar to 5800, kasi pag 5800 pa binili ko parehas na naman kami ng sib ko.. dont want that to happen.. hmm. ayos na ang wifi..
No GPS? Sayang. Anyway, can you suggest a relatively affordable phone with GPS and WIFI? Thanks
Php 12850 lowest cash price ng 5800 ngayon sa cgena.com. By aug-sep eh mga 11k-12.5k na lang siguro ang 5800. Mas sulit na ang 5800 pag ganun dahil sa screen size, 3g, memory card (8gb na agad vs 4gb lang ng 5530). Processor lang daw guys ang lamang nito sa 5800 kasi ARM 11 434 MHz processor nito against ARM 11 369 MHz lang ng 5800. Dapat mga 9k-11k lang price nito para bumenta… or else eh mag 5800 na lang para practical. Stylish lang talaga 5530 sa dami ng colors at nipis nya.
meron nb dto sa metro manila nyn?mag kanu yung exct price nya?
Mas maganda kung may 3g na may wifi pa.. Pero ako, i prefer 3g or 3.5g, kht nagbbyahe ka pwede, e ung wifi,pwera nlang kung may wifi sa sa2kyan.lol sana nga may ganun n dn.. Pero skn ok n 2, hindi n msma ang 15K s mapormang fone..tnt
Mas maganda kung may 3g na may wifi pa.. Pero ako, i prefer 3g or 3.5g, mbilis dn naman eh,ska kht nagbbyahe ka pwede, e ung wifi,pwera nlang kung may wifi sa sa2kyan.lol sana nga may ganun n dn.. Pero skn ok n 2, hindi n msma ang 15K s mapormang fone..tnt
Mas ok pala ang 3G kysa wifi lalo na kung marami kang sa libre..hahaha!
huh. san nanggaling yung price na 15k? may official release na ba ng price nito?
kla ko kinetic scrolling lht. hindi pala. hehe
mas mganda n ung 5800.. wifi tska 8gb n ung memory!
nkbli ako sa moa ng 13800 lng..
any update kung kelan talaga official release ng N5530 XM sa philippines???
when ba ito be available sa pinas?
panget pala yan. haha. pangrap ko yan. nabili ko naman eh. 5800.
D
mura na 5800 15-17k nalang. may 3g na . 16 giga capacity.
um, sa features panalo 5800XM..
pero sa porma, 5530XM.. late september lalabas ung 5530XM (malamang) hehehe.. hirap 2loy pumili. hehe.. pero ok nadin siguro ung wifi ng 5530XM 2tal dami nading malls and places na nag ooffer ng free access d2 sa pinas eh.. guys, magkano na sa mga area nyo ung 5800XM now? d2 samin (pampanga) pumapatak ng 13,88k
i mean 13,800k ehehe churi!
Nalilito lang ako sa Nokia. Kaya ba talaga nitong kumabit sa 3G network? When you check this out at their web site using the feature selector, with 3G (WCDMA) checked, kasama syang lumalabas – and when you compre this to other models like N97, naka yes yung HSDPA.
Ano ba talaga koya?
I’ve tried using this phone.
I used my SmartBro WiFi Router to connect to the internet. Hanep sa kaka-youtube so far so good.
@ aris
huh pano ka nakagamit available na ba N5530 here sa pinas?
The unit came from Singapore.
@creepy.chan
The unit came from Singapore as a gift to my neighbor. Di nya ma-enjoy features kaya benta nya sana sa kin.
mga tsong, la pb official release date tong 5530XM?
guys! it’s coming out in the UK on Aug 11 (their time zone). Hopefully the local release would follow soon after
ei guys…
bibili sana ako ng 5530 pag lumabas na,kaso,i want to experience internet browsing on phones..can someone help me how to use wifi?
QUESTIONS:
1.Panu po ba gumamit ng Wifi?
2.Saan po ba makakakuha ng libreng Wifi?Im from cavite,meron ba nian dito?
3.May bayad po ba yan?And mabilis po ba ung wifi pag nasa areas ka na may wifi connection?
4.Anu po kaibahan ng GPRS,Wifi and Edge.. nu po advantages and disadvantages ng mga yan..?
5.Lastly,pede po ba ako gumamit ng Wifi on buses and in houses,or GPRS lang un?
about the phone,
Carl Zeiss optics po ba yan and dual led flash po ba yan?
@KeitaiKun
I think it’s not Carl Zeiss. Doesn’t say so, at least.
1. Read a manual
2. Hotspots, try to ask your local area.
3. Usually it’s free, unless they say so otherwise.
4. click my name and sift through what they have
5. if the house has wi-fi then sure. Don’t know about buses though.
I can only imagine it having wi-fi if it’s near a free hotspot and doesn’t stray too far from it; but that’s just me thinking. I’m sure there are other ways to make that possible. Please look these up if you’re not satisfied with what I gave you.
Hi, guys! I’m selling original Nokia 5530 XM. Only for Php. 12k. It’s an opening sale price. It has 12 months international warranty and it has 8gb free memory card.
Click my name link here to visit the website. Thanks.
Hi, guys! I’m selling original Nokia 5530 XM only for Php. 12k. It’s an opening sale price. It has 12 months international warranty and it has 8gb free memory card.
Click the name link for more info.
Hi, guys! I’m selling original Nokia N97 only for Php. 23k. It has12 months international warranty.
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sirz.. kelan po ba dadating satin ung 5530?? hehehe.
sa porma panalo 5530 mas manipis kac eh. features nga lang lamang ng 5800 ska ung memory na 8gb. hah ^-^
masappealing tlga to for pinoys kasi di nman gaano ka mahal 15K and yung mga nawalang features eh di rin nman natin ginagamit masyado (3G, HSDPA, GPS)and STAINLESS finish pala front cover nito. starts shipping by SEPTEMBER daw. can’t wait.
try checking out Samsung Jet. ano masmaganda?
5800 or 5530?? answer plzz/..
hi san ako pwedeng bumili ng unit na nokia 5530 xpress music? tnx and how much?
whoo ang tagal, kaya lng paglabas kaya nyan e sulit p kc 13k n lgn ang 5800 ngaun e bka magkasing price lng sila.
sana 9.5-10k lang sya hehehe.. pag magkpresyo lang sila ng 5800, 5800 na lang siguro
Id rather choose to buy 5800, for everyone’s info 5800 is already running at 434mhz since ver 20. You may google it if you want.
magkanu kaya toh pag lumabas?? and kelan?
nokia 5530 13.5k here in sm fairview, nokia 5800 1400k
watha? 5800 nln
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14k
P15000 ang bili ko sa SM North Annex, Nokia Center pa yun ahhh….
mahal talaga pag sa nokia store ka mismo bumili
available na to sa technokid 13K price nya..im confused kung nu bblhin ko samsung preston, samsung star wifi or itong 5530..hehe
san po ang technokid??reliable ba ung mga online sellers ng 5530?
Of all the phones in NOKIA… this 5530 got my attention… some features are good but still it lacks many features from those of other XM. Ganda ng kanyang shape..very prof!… and it’s cheap… I like also N97/mini! (iphone too) hehehe…
can’t wait for the phone to come out
i wish to change phone, i’m coming from N73.
which is much better, overall, 5800 v20 or 5300?
i think the best pa din ang 5800xm.. although ganon lang design nya still kakaiba pa din yun features nya. 5530xm stylish pero inalisan naman ng other feaures ok sana kung nagupdate pa di ba.
meron ako 5800xm nabili ko ng 14600 last july sa sm megamall di pa ba cheaper price yun compare sa 5530? kung 3g at wifi same lang as long as naeenjoy mo na gamitin un features nila.i siguro mas maganda kung paglalabas ang nokia ng more update features na mobile phone with cheaper price. hindi yun ianalisan lang ng ibang features masabing new release lang.
samsung star wifi nalang… ganda pa ng mga features
guys may nakita ako nito sa rob manila, P11980 n lang siya..ok na ba to?? magkano po ba ito sa sm north annex? at greenhills..thanks
san ba mas mura bumili nitO?
sayang kasi pamasahe pag ng-canvass pa… haha
TY in advanced!
magkano na ang latest price ng 5800?
magkano na ang 5530, san yung mas mura bumili nito?
meron kanina sa rob manila, yung P11980, P11500 na lang..haha XD grabe naman yung price ng sa mga katabing store..halos P15k sila
Hi mga peeps, which is better po kaya, Samsung star wifi or etong nokia 5530?
planning to buy either of the two sa birthday ko next week. Thanks po!
hhmm…now i’m torn between 5530 and 5800 ..
11K-12K na lang sya ngayon..
pros
1. hanep ang homescreen nya compared sa 5800..
2. may kinetic scrolling..
3. mas manipis and mas astig ang porma dan 5800..
4. automatic qwerty pag naka landscape, w/c wla yan na feautre sa 5800..
5. faster CPU, and response time.. (nakagamit na ko both eh, v31 pa ung 5800)
cons
1. walang 3G.. (though sa work and bahay naka wifi ako)
2. 4Gig lng ang free na memory, sa 5800 8Gig
3. walang GPS.. (di ko naman ginagamit)
share ko lang guys.. para sa mga confused..
mas maliit kasi ung screen ng 5530, parang ang hirap mg txt…
ska mas professional tignan ung 5800..
pero un nga lang mas mabilis ung cpu ng 5530..
kinda confused.. anu kaya mas magandang bilin?
anu tingin nyo?
ano ba mas magandang bilin, nokia 5530 or samsung star wifi?
saka san ba murang bumili? help nyo naman ako please…. nahihirapan kasi akong mamili…. gusto ko kung bibili ko worth it naman kasi pinaghirapan ko yung money na ipambibili dun eh… di ko kasi kayang bumili ng 5800… may free memory card na ba yung 5530? i need your help guys.
mgah tol d na naman nagkakalayo price ng 5530xm at 5800xm^^
5800xm =Php.14,500
5530xm =Php.11,900 dito yan sa Batangas city…
so kung ako ang papipiliin mas pipiliin ko yung 5800 ^^
me free memory card na yun 4gb nga lang d tulad ng 5800 8gb ang free
guys. magkano ngaun ang price ng 5530?
ung sa mommy q kc 5800 na. she bought it for 14k.
mas type ko ang 5530 kc mas manipis at mas mganda OS although 4gb and mas maliit ung screen. i think it’s more comfortable to use for me as a teenager. bide away im marvin from marikina 15y/o.
pkiinform naman ako kung san makakabili ng 5530. at ung mura lang ah. mga 10-12k. thanks.
gusto nga din sana ung 5530 pero muka kasing plastik lng… Guys im confused.. ano ba talaga, 5530 or 5800? need help pls/
Bat ang bilis malobat ng nokia 5530? ganun ba talaga un? wala pang 1 day pag ginamit ng ginamit? advice please.
astig this phone rocks. kahit walang 3g ok lang wi-fi naman sya.
napaka laking plus un sakin kasi student pa ako.
blis nga rin mglwbat to feeling k class a ung bat kc ung iba daw ngbbnta ng mura pero pinaplitan ung bat. Pero mgnda ung fne mdali mgtxt at very comfy s bulsa.
ask ko lang, pede bang magamit ang 5530 sa free internet browsing ng globe at smart?
5800 comes with 8GB mmc but 5530 4gb only?? 5800 still is better.. I think
Guys, It’s an XpressMusic phone not an Internet thing. So why bother?