While it lacks modern apps like WhatsApp or Spotify, the phone serves as a perfect secondary device or a primary choice for those seeking to minimize distractions. No social media or intrusive notifications.

While the "5790" name remains a rumor, Nokia (under HMD) is reportedly pivoting toward more flagship-level "comeback" devices in late 2026. Rumours suggest a focus on and high-end camera sensors to compete with modern smartphones while retaining the "Nokia durability". Upcoming Nokia Mobile Phones Price List in India (2026)

The Nokia 5790 has a sleek and compact design that makes it easy to carry around. It measures 108 x 50 x 13 mm and weighs just 70 grams, making it one of the lightest mobile phones available at the time of its release. The phone has a stainless steel body with a scratch-resistant coating, which gives it a premium look and feel.

In the golden era of Nokia (2007–2010), the "XpressMusic" line was legendary. We had the 5800 (touchscreen) and the 5730 (QWERTY). But lurking in forum archives and old FCC filings is the myth of the Nokia 5790 .

In an ironic twist, many of the design files for the 5790’s "Organic Scroll" chassis were reused for the (a music slider) and the Nokia 6700 slide .

Nokia’s failure to launch the 5790 was ultimately a wise business decision—it prevented a flop. But for enthusiasts, it remains a beautiful mystery. It sits in the same category as the mythical Nokia N810 successor or the Android-powered Nokia Normandy: a phone that never was, but that we still dream about.

The cancellation of the left a hole at the $150–$200 price point. Nokia eventually filled this gap with a device that was completely different: the Nokia C3-00 .