Rafe compares the key specifications of the Nokia 5250, Nokia 5230 and Nokia 5800 to see exactly what Nokia has cut out to get the price down. When it comes to the lower half of the smartphone market, price becomes the single most important factor in a consumer's buying decisions and even a £10 or £20 difference might sway a purchase.

"Yesterday, Nokia announced the 5250, which at €115 is its cheapest ever smartphone. Indeed it is the cheapest ever mainstream smartphone from any manufacturer (launch pricing). Some will quibble at the smartphone designation, but there's no hiding from the fact that the 5250 is running the Symbian^1 platform - and that makes it a smartphone."

Nokia 5250

Nokia 5230

Nokia 5800

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