The Nokia C5 doesn't excite, but it won't disappoint, either. If you're looking for a basic handset with smartphone-like features, the C5 is worth considering. It's a neat, compact and affordable mid-range device that delivers for the most part.

Excellent keypad; Good set of connectivity features; Free real-time navigation with Ovi Maps; Good battery life; Snappy performance

A few minor design flaws; Doesn't support Wi-Fi; Camera doesn't have autofocus

This fully-functional smartphone has a ridiculously cheap price tag – surely there must be a catch? The C5 is quite different. Firstly, it's not a £10 budget phone, but at around £150 or less for a SIM-free model, it certainly isn't expensive given its specification.

it the best mobile in multimedia support. it supports 3g as well as 2g. it gives us facility to surf internet at very high speed it connects to internet at 3.5g which is very high speed. it has dual camera which gives us facility to do video chat with our online friends. it is also having flash led.

We've now published our review of the updated touchscreen version of this phone, the Nokia C5-03 , so check it out if you're into a bigger screen and fewer keys. In a world where the attention tends to go to ever more advanced smartphones like the HTC Desire and Apple iPhone , it's easy to forget...

The handsome C5 is a cheap, old-school phone with some modern features thrown in, and the end result is very pleasant indeed. Big keys make it easy to bash out texts, 3G connectivity enables speedy Web browsing, and the interface is clear and straightforward.

Simple interface; Massive; comfy buttons; Great build quality; 3G support

No Wi-Fi connectivity; Occasionally disruptive pop-up messages

The Nokia C5 won't get you excited, but if you're after a relatively inexpensive smartphone and aren't interested in touchscreens then it may be worth a look.

Although threatened by Apple, Blackberry and Android in the high-end smartphone market, Nokia still has a firm grip on the budget market. The C5 is a simple handset that ticks all the boxes, but is it worth the asking price?

: Design; Build quality : Plastic screen smudges and scratches easily; Cluttered interface; Mediocre image quality; No Wi-Fi; Poor viewing angles

: Plastic screen smudges and scratches easily; Cluttered interface; Mediocre image quality; No Wi-Fi; Poor viewing angles

Nokia can rightfully pride itself on having conquered the budget mobile phone market, even if its recent high-end touchscreen smartphones haven't been able to compete with the best. Hoping to continue this heritage is the C5, a simple candybar handset available for under ￡150.

Also, the C5's display becomes hard to read at certain angles.

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simple but nice

not great features