Looking for a techno-rich mobile phone, which is simple and high affordability? Then take a closer look at the Nokia C5 Mobile Phone. This candybar phone might deceive you at first glance. With its simple looks, you might associate it with a simple specs-set too. But hold on... There's more to it than meets the eye.

The first member of Nokia Core range of mobile handsets, the Nokia C5 sports a 2.2-inch 240 x 320 pixels screen. The number '5' in 'C5' indicates that it is a mid-range phone on a scale of 1 to 9. So we can expect more Nokia C series mobile phones from Nokia with variety to suit the tastes of different consumers.

The Nokia C5 can meet your internet, entertainment and connectivity needs. It is a 3.5G enabled device. Therefore getting online via the service provider's network is possible wherever you get the signal. The screen does seem small when compared to the other social networking smartphones available in the market. However, you can access your emails, social networks and browse the internet too. Instant messaging is supported as well.

There is integrated GPS too. Not a wholesome in-car navigator. But still, you wouldn't be stranded when you do not know directions to your destination. Even Ovi Maps 3.0 are supported.

For entertainment, there's a multimedia player, an FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A 3.2MP camera is packed within as well.

Bluetooth and USB are both offered for inter-device connectivity. MicroSD cards are supported too. These cards can also be used for exchanging files with other devices. The mobile phone offer has a 2GB card shipping with the handset.

This stainless steel mobile phone runs the Symbian S60 3rd Edition. A battery life of 5 to 12 hours can be expected depending on 3G or 2G network.

The Nokia C5 price is expected to be €135.

The Nokia C5 release date would be some time in Q2, 2010.