Nokia X5 TD-SCDMA - music mid-range for China

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Nokia today announced the Nokia X5 for TD-SCDMA, a mid-range music focused handset for the Chinese market. It runs S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 on Symbian 9.3 and features a 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a dedicated music key allowing one touch access to CMCC Music and ships with a range of services including MM-Ovi Store and Fetion IM. The Nokia X5 for TD-SCDMA will become available, in China, during Q2 2010.

The X5 for TD-SCDMA is Nokia's third TD-SCDMA handset following on from the Nokia 6788 and Nokia 6788i. Nokia also announced its fourth TD-SCDMA handset today, the Nokia C5-01 for TD-SCDMA. TD-SCDMA is China Mobile's version of 3G, which has been developed domestically and is currently being rolled out across the China Mobile network.

From the press release:

"Designed for music lovers and young trendsetters, the new Nokia X5 is the first Nokia TD-SCDMA Symbian based entertainment device. Taking the lead on music experience in the TD-SCDMA market, the Nokia X5 includes a dedicated music key and easy access to CMCC music. With an iconic design in three bright colors - black, white, and red, the Nokia X5 is certain to make younger Chinese consumers stand out from the crowd."

 

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Key points

  • TD-SCDMA handset for China Mobile
      
  • 112 x 48 x 14.6mm in size, 120g weight
      
  • 256 MB of on board memory, microSD card slot for memory expansion
      
  • BL-5F battery (950 mAh)

  • 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, video capture at VGA resolution and 30 frames per second
      
  • microUSB port, 3.5 mm setero headset plug
      
  • Ships with access to a number of services including the MM-Ovi Store, Fetion IM, CMCC Music (China Mobile's music service), and Mobile Map and Navigation 
       
  • Available in three colours: black, red and white.

Additional information from Nokia X5-00 Data Sheet.

X5 TD-SCDMA        X5 black