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product_id: 1258446
title: "E5 - Smartphone - 3G - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM - bar - QWERTY - Symbian OS - carbon black"
brand: "nokia"
price: "₨1714"
currency: LKR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1258446-e5-smartphone-3g-wcdma-umts-gsm-bar-qwerty-symbian-os
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
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# Symbian OS optimized for email & messaging 3G WCDMA & GSM Quadband connectivity Full QWERTY keyboard for fast typing E5 - Smartphone - 3G - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM - bar - QWERTY - Symbian OS - carbon black

**Brand:** nokia
**Price:** ₨1714
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️📶 Stay ahead, stay connected — the classic pro’s smartphone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** E5 - Smartphone - 3G - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM - bar - QWERTY - Symbian OS - carbon black by nokia
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1714 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1258446-e5-smartphone-3g-wcdma-umts-gsm-bar-qwerty-symbian-os)

## Best For

- nokia enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nokia brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Reliable & Unlocked:** Unlocked design means freedom to choose your carrier and avoid contract lock-ins—flexibility that matches your dynamic lifestyle.
- • **Effortless Communication:** Physical QWERTY keyboard delivers tactile precision for rapid emails and instant messaging—perfect for the multitasking pro.
- • **Stay Connected Everywhere:** Global GSM Quadband + 3G WCDMA ensures you never miss a beat, wherever business or pleasure takes you.
- • **Social & Professional Sync:** Seamlessly integrate your favorite social networks and email accounts to keep your digital life in perfect harmony.
- • **Classic Durability Meets Modern Needs:** Carbon black finish with a robust bar form factor combines timeless style with everyday resilience.

## Overview

The Nokia E5 is a robust, unlocked smartphone featuring 3G WCDMA and GSM Quadband connectivity, a tactile QWERTY keyboard, and Symbian OS optimized for seamless email, instant messaging, and social networking. Designed for professionals who value reliable communication and global reach in a sleek carbon black bar form.

## Description

Connect seamlessly to the people in your professional and personal lives through instant messaging, email and your favorite online social networks.

## Features

- Nokia E5 GSM Quadband Phone (Unlocked) Black

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nokia
- **Operating System:** nokia symbian
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 256 GB
- **Screen Size:** 2.36 Inches
- **Model Name:** E5
- **Wireless Carrier:** Unlocked
- **Cellular Technology:** 3G, 2G
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Color:** Black
- **Wireless network technology:** GSM, UMTS, Wi-Fi

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What the box contains?**
A: I Believe it contains a set of earbuds with a mic, power adapter, usb cable, battery, Cell phone, and manual.

**Q: nokia e5 is a smartphone ?**
A: It is a very basic smart phone

**Q: will at&t consider this a smartphone? and will take a reg sim card?**
A: I've used my Nokia E5 in Europe, USA and Latin American but never used AT&T. And yes, it takes a regular SIM card.

**Q: Where can I buy a battery and earbuds for Nokia E5?**
A: We have it for sell.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good business phone
*by E***R on February 23, 2012*

Wanted an unlocked phone so I would not be locked into on service provider. This is only way to go folks, I am saving at least $30/month by shopping around and staying flexible. Phone easily networks with my home WiFi. Connectivity functions take a bit to get used to but are robust and flexible. Nokia suite allowed me to update contacts from MS Outlook easily. Maps work OK but have not played with application in multiple locations yet. So if you are used to a Blackberry and want a light phone that is built well this is for you. Keyboard is not as finger friendly as BB Bold but not bad and I am still getting used to feel. Skype is easy to set-up but if you go to Skype site you may find that application does not work. Don't worry, send Skype a note and they will send you correct link for this phone's appropriate software (whew!). Nokia browser sucks but you can download another browser if you use frequently. In summary, if you want a phone/email mgr first and a full PDA second this is a good choice. This allows me to stay connected to my email systems while networked at home or office and not have data charges (and better speeds). On road all applications via 3G works just fine under current AT&T Go Phone service.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nokia E5-00 - Dead Within 5 months - Now raised from the Dead
*by A***R on October 8, 2011*

Revised October 17, 2011. Rating changed from 1 star to 4 stars.I placed this cell phone in service on April 29, 2011. In early September it would not turn on. All recovery procedures recommended by Nokia's support site failed or were impossible to implement because the phone would not turn on. The telephone was sent to the Nokia repair center for warranty service. In accordance with their instructions I removed the battery. The phone was out of their center in a week. When I tried to start it upon its return it would not turn on. I then visited a cell phone repair center here in Panama that is under contract with my cell phone provider. They tried a new battery and the cell phone returned to life. I never had a catastrophic failure of the battery before and did not suspect that problem.I do believe that Nokia could have found the defective battery if they would have required that the battery be sent in with the phone for warranty repairs.On the day that I purchased the new battery and had my phone back in service, I received a call from Nokia asking about their repair service. Now that I consider a great plus in their favor.Overall, aside from the battery failure, I would give this phone 4 stars. The most objectionable drawback is the readability of the screen in direct sunlight. I am not an expert in this area but I have seen other phones that are easier to read in that situation.No problems in the quality and volume of the audio.I did have some problems in the initial setup of the phone which were probably caused by pushing the wrong keys in my exploration of the new device. Here I must commend both Nokia and ATT service people for the excellent assistance they gave me over the phone. Once I overcame those initial problems I had no difficulty using the phone for two weeks in the United States, with ATT and the Skype facility. When I returned to Panama I changed the SIM card to my local provider. The numbers on that SIM were easily brought forward to the phone.I use Skype and have found it works well, a little slow in the signing in at times but good call quality and it's easy to use my contact list. I have tested the email capability with Gmail but it is difficult to use the small key board and screen to manage the emails. Perhaps with more practice I will be more comfortable with email on this phone.When I was looking for this phone I had 3 basic requirements, GSM service, Wi-Fi capability and Skype compatibility. The first two could be ascertained from the product descriptions provided by the seller. To determine if the phone was Skype capable I used the Skype website. When I was searching there were many Nokia phones listed as Skype capable and few from other manufacturers. That has changed a bit now with some Android phones listed on the Skype website, but the prices on those are much higher that the cost of this phone.I find this to be a good phone, a great value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than expected
*by J***Z on February 13, 2011*

My old phone touch screen stopped working, for the second time and now I ran out of the 1 year warranty (yes the LG Xenon is a piece of junk). I bought this Nokia E5 phone as a "remedy", because I still have a couple of months left on my contract with AT&T and did not want to renew contract until I see the iPhone 5 in the summer. That was my thinking...I am so happy with this phone I am reconsidering the whole iPhone 5 idea. This Nokia is not a "super phone" but it does way more than I expected. The build quality seems outstanding also, and I am an Engineer, so I know a bit about quality. It is unlocked, so all I need is prepaid sim card and I can use it when traveling to Canada or Europe. I paid $179 here at Amazon, and it was well worth it. It is funny, because my first phone was a Nokia "dinosaur" when I was with Cingular, that was like 10 years ago and the phone still works perfectly. The other phones I had (like 5 others: LG, Samsung, etc.) never lasted the full 2 year contract.Great call quality, outstanding battery life, well worth the money...it is a Nokia, FIVE STARS!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*