Considered as one of the smallest smart phones by Nokia,5500 focuses on sports and is meant for people with an active lifestyle. Withdimensions of 107 x 45 x 18 mm and a volume of just 77cc, it can easily be calleda diminutive handset with a plethora of features. The phone can be seamlessly switchedinto different modes (phone, music and sport) with the help of an instant swapkey and is incorporated with an accelerometer which enables pedometerfunctionality for sports tracking.

Nokia 5500 is a tri-band GSM Symbian S60 smart phone withfeatures like Bluetooth, EDGE, infrared, 8 megabytes of internal memory withmicroSD memory card slot, as well as a 2 megapixel camera. Additional featureslike the FM radio and an LED torch further enhance the appeal of Nokia 5500.

This sporty handset is hard and rugged, sports a steel andrubber battery cover, and as claimed by Nokia, is dust and water resistant. Meantfor the physically active users, the USP of Nokia 5500 is its speedometer orstep counter that comes with a 3D sensor to measure the distance you cover whilewalking, running or rowing. Also, the optional voice commentary keeps youupdated on your calories burnt or distance traveled while you are exercising orrunning.

Its in-built music player is compatible with a range offormats, including MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA and AMP. The integrated camera clickswonderful snaps during daylight, and in the evenings the night mode works justfine. It even records videos with sound at 176x144 resolutions).

Everybody's expectation from a mobile phone varies. If youwant your mobile phone to be your sturdy companion on the jogging track or atool that aids in exercising, you shouldn't think twice before opting for the Nokia 5500.