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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Apple iphone 3GS

Whenever, we talk of a Touchscreen smartphone the first thought that comes to everyone’s mind is how is it in comparison to Apple iphone. So, i thought why not compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic with Apple  iphone 3GS.

We all know that Nokia 5530 is an entry level touchscreen smartphone whereas iphone 3GS belongs to high end category.So, their comparison is completely unfair.Taking this into account,instead of considering each and every feature i will mainly concentrate on advantages of Nokia 5530 over iphone 3GS.

Nokia 5530

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

 Apple iphone 3GS

Apple iphone 3GS

Advantages of Nokia 5530 over iPhone 3GS -


  • Nokia 5530 is more compact and lightweight as compared to iphone 3GS.
  • 5530 has 360×640 Pixels, higher resolution display in comparison to 320×480 pixels iphone 3GS display.
  • iphone 3GS has the same 3.2 MP camera as Nokia 5530,but without flash.You won’t be able to take quality pictures at night with iphone.
  • 5530 XpressMusic has Stereo Speakers with Surround Sound whereas iphone has Mono speakers.
  • The biggest disadvantage of iphone 3GS is that it lacks multitasking.Now how can we call it a smartphone if it cannot run even more than one application at a time.
  • File Transfer through Bluetooth is not possible in iphone 3GS.Bluetooth is merely for the purpose of using Bluetooth Headset.
  • iphone 3GS doesn’t support Flash in Web Browser.
  • No Memory card Slot in iphone 3GS.You cannot expand the phone memory.
  • No FM.While 5530 XpressMusic has Stereo FM, iphone 3GS doesn’t have even Mono FM.
  • Many users are reporting overheating problem with iphone 3GS.
  • For the price of an unlocked iphone 3GS you can get 3 Nokia 5530 handsets!
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46 Responses to “Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Apple iphone 3GS”

  1. when can we expect 5530 in India and what price ?

  2. Hi, Vignesh It may launch in next 7-10 days.I’m also eagerly waiting for it’s release.It’s expected price is in the price range of 13000-14000.Keep visiting for regular updates.

  3. iphone is all about design and that capacitive screen :)

  4. I Read Somewhere That Its Releasing On August 30 …… N The Price Would Be Around 12.5k

    I’m A Bit Tight On My Budget So I’m Planing To Buy It When The Price Falls Down To 11k …… How Much Time Do U Think It Will Take ??

  5. Hi, Robbie you’re right iphone is over-hyped people don’t for whats inside.

    Hi, Venom I also confirmed it with my local dealer and he said its price will be around Rs 12000-12500.Lets wait and hope for the best.

  6. Very good site. Please keep updating with your valuable articles and information about latest Nokia 5530.

  7. hello admin, can you tell me whats the main difference b/w 5530 and 5800 beside 3g?

  8. Go through this -
    http://5530xpressmusic.com/nokia-5530-xpress-music-full-detailed-review/

  9. iPhone has nice icons LOL

  10. I have the 5530 and it is freakin insane!! typing is somuch easier than the iPhone3GS and the sound clarity is awsome. And yea the Multitasking is so useful.. i’ve used the 3GS and apart from the build quality of the 3GS i dont see why it is better. It is somuch smaller and lighter too!!

  11. I agree on the advantages you mentioned above of the Nokia 5530 Xpressmusic over the iPhone 3GS. I also think that the iPhone 3GS has advantages over the 5530. I like the 5530′s screen, compact size, and how I can watch videos and movies in it like the iPhone 3GS

  12. well of course iphone would be much better than 5530! ntg more to compare.. u can dl any application.. its jst like a mini notebook.. anything u need.. u’ll get it in just a click… what more to compare?

  13. I think the the Nokia will be a huge success, I have had two iPhones and both had a problem where they keep crashing and that is very frustrating, in all honesty I did fill it up with apps thou so it really slow it down. Nokia has had great reviews so I might get one of those.

  14. Yup the Nokia 5530 has been already launched in pakistan! .. It is abt 19k

  15. im gonna get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. I heard Iphone has battery life issue. I have seen my friends most of the time keeping it for charging rather than keeping it with them.

  17. Iphone GS have 3G connection, GPS, multi-touch screen, faster processor, great OS, and more….But I prefer the 5530 =)

  18. There are several nice advantages of 5530 over iphone, but the biggest disadvantage that kind offsets all of them is the lack of wifi.

  19. Never mind that, it seems to have wifi.

  20. keisya prasetyawan on November 29th, 2009 at 9:17 am

    i just want to ask you, how do i download videos bu using nokia 5530? if i finish watching videos on Utube then it says “saved now?” then i clicked “yes” but i couldn;t find it in gallery!
    -help 911!-
    but i love my nokia 5530 xpressmusic
    -TEEHEE-

  21. I called up Nokia concept store about this phone, the guy said it will take another 2-3 weeks. It looks like Nokia wants to clear of its 5800 stock or they are still fixing bugs in this phone before it releases this phone in India.

  22. I agree the advantages that 5530 over iphone. Iphone is so expensive. A camera without flash is rubbish in dark place. Iphone lack of many useful functions like bluetooth and FM. How to send files between phone and we have to bring the big radio in house if want to go out??? As conclusion, iphone is expensive and no very useful because lack of some functions. I would recommend to buy 5530 because it really better than iphone!!!

  23. I have 5530 with me rite now… friend purchased it in U.S for me for a price of 145 dollar on black friday. The most of the features are same as iphone moreover it is really better than iphone

  24. This phone is still not available in India and not even Nokia officials know the exact date. Even if they know they will not tell because it looks like either Nokia is not able to fix the bugs in this phone or it wants to clear Nokia 5800 stock and wanted to sell this phone at a higher cost.

    This phone is available in International market very less than the price quoted for Indian market. Anyone can check in Nokia US or Europe online store.

    I am sure that Nokia marketing managers know that Indian customers are not idiots to buy this phone at cost which equal to 5800.

  25. I received an email from Nokia top official sometime before and he says there is further delay in release of Nokia 5530 in India and he does not say when exactly it will be released here.

    Now it is confirmed that Nokia was conducting all their press meet only to create hype in the consumer mind and trying to fool them with their false announcements.

  26. This phone is nice, but it suffers from all of the issues other s60v5 phones have, sometimes slow, boring UI, bad firmware support. Still a great phone, and with Flash 10 beta coming to Symbian very shortly, it’s amazing. Opera Mobile beta 2 is great as well.

    I would rather have this over the iPhone any day, iPhone ain’t even a smart phone, no multitasking. No multitasking = no smartphone.

  27. I have the games edition and lost my preloaded games after a hard reset. Does anyone know how to recover them?

    I’ve been e-mailing Nokia back and forth for a month, and just NOW they are saying their 5530s come with 2 or 3 games. I had to e-mail them AGAIN, stating that there is a product called the GAMES EDITION.

    I was hoping that, while I wait for Nokia, someone here could help me. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

  28. Good News!
    I just got a call from one of the Nokia distributor that Nokia 5530 is launched in Bangalore today. He said it will cost around Rs.13,000/-.

  29. Hello all…I am currently using 5530 Xpressmusic and I must say it is quite compact with good features. I bought it for SAR 790 that shoudl be around less than 10K in INR. Im sure in India it should be more than that can see admin quoting 13K-14K. However I advise everyone to look for e-deals. Good Luck and enjoy once you own it. cheers

  30. Omg are u compairing nokia with IPhone device ???? Iphone is the best ..this nokia sucks …nokia is a poser cz they mafe the same options and icons as iphone so dummmm

  31. this article is really bias, hehehe, but i second emotions on the things you said….love my nokia 5530XM, Godbless (n_^)

  32. The iphone is such an outstanding device.
    You have to own one to really appreciate what this great gadget is all about.
    And to compare such a “shaky” toy as a the 5530 to the iphone is the biggest joke !

  33. And who said the iphone is a smartphone to begin with?
    The iphone is a phone, an ipod, a portable gaming gadget and an internet browser(the best in phone browsers).
    In other words, it’s a mini-laptop, not a smartphone:)

  34. So you’re comparing a 2010 Toyota(=5530) with a 2008 Ferrari(=iphone).
    Good luck ! lol

  35. iphone is a shit… i saw it and …. it is not ,,inteligent” in comparation with 5530;) (sorry for my bad english but im romanian:D)

  36. Poor iPhoners… you just have to agree with your destiny :) Your maney spent in vain.

    The fact is that 5530XM better than iPhone.

    “”"For the price of an unlocked iphone 3GS you can get 3 Nokia 5530 handsets!”"” With more features!

    HAHAHAHA!!!!

  37. hi,

    great thing is that i got a gift from my hubby which is chosen by me and that is Nokia 5530 express music…..really i love the phone n iam deeply cant imagine that this phone is compared with iphone as i always think that iphone is a mini laptop.

    thanks to my hubby n i always prefer nokia phone as its lifetime is longer than any others:)

  38. ross heffernan on March 5th, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    hello
    i purchased the 5530 around i liked it for a few weeks …
    but out of nowhere it crashed and nokia will not repair it so the i purchased the 3gs for 610 euro well worth it
    trust me i know :D

  39. i want to update some software in my 5530
    but able to find it

  40. i cant play movies in nokia 5530 when ever i try a error comes that i does not support this type of formate

  41. Dudes,

    What kind of comparison is this? Grow up guys! Its absurd comparing nokia whaterver and iphone 3gs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  42. @asif: Not a big surprise mate!!!! Go Apple!

  43. come on, nokia 5350 connot be compared with iphone 3gs, why would you need a memory card slot in iphone?! do you have an memory card with 64 gb for nokia 5350?!

  44. Sorry for all iPhone owners… I have a friend that have an iPhone, and I used it for some hours to see its features, and I know what I am talking about; and now, I am a very happy owner of a brand new Nokia 5530! Yes, iPhone is a well designed piece of hardware… But the versatility of Symbian (multitask, screen resolution, file transfer, number and quality of existing applications, and PRICE) are a huge collection of unbeatable arguments to explain WHY NOT TO BUY AN IPHONE INSTEAD A 5530. I am NOT a Nokia lover, and neither an Apple prosecutor: I’m just a reasonable consumer who looks for something REALLY GOOD for the FAIR PRICE. iPhone is for Playboys (more of fan’s jewelry than a nerd gadget). And sorry for my bad English. Hope I made myself understandable.

  45. all u iphone 3gs supporters get a life.there is no way iphone 3gs is better than the 5530. talk about the camera it sucks.

  46. Well, this made up my mind, I’m going right away to buy my own Nokia 5530, I was thinking about it for some time now (two week perhaps) and now I can finally say I choose nokia!

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