General

* GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America where these networks are supported
* Automatic switching between bands

Size

* Weight: 104g (with Nokia Battery BL-5C)
* Dimensions: 113 mm x 43.5 mm x 15.5 mm, 70 cc
* Form: monoblock

Display and user interface

* Active matrix display
* Supports up to 262,144 colors within 240 x 320 pixels
* Adjustable display brightness control

Memory functions

* Up to 70 MB internal dynamic memory for contacts, text messages, multimedia messages, ringing tones, images, video clips, calendar notes, to-do list, and applications
* Support for microSD card
* Hot swap slot for easy memory card insertion and removal (card can be inserted and removed when phone is on)

Navigation

* Two soft keys with five-way scroll, power key can be used as profile key
* Configurable right and left soft keys give shortcut access to features like calendar, camera, or Bluetooth wireless connection
* Input method: Phone keypad
* Menu items displayed as list or grid
* Active standby feature gives quick access to up to 6 phone applications from the standby screen
* Symbian operating system OS 9.1
* S60 platform, 3rd edition

Messaging

Multimedia Messaging (MMS)

* Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS, ver. 1.2) for text, voice clips, video clips and still images receiving, editing and sending

Email and Messaging

* Email client for connecting to personal and business email
* Supports POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP protocols
* Settings via OMA Client Provisioning 1.1, OMA Device Management 1.1.2.
* Support for Nokia's Intellisync Wireless Email, BlackBerry Connect, Visto Mobile, Activesync Mail for Exchange, and Altexia
* Email data roaming (where available) provides automatic switching between various networks without requiring the user to reconfigure settings
* View Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel attachments (Microsoft Office, 2000, XP and 2003). Compatible with Zip Manager and Adobe Reader
* Instant Messaging and Presence Services IMPS 1.2: exchange text messages and multimedia clips practically in real time. Presence allows you to see the status of other users

Text messaging (SMS)

* SMS distribution list
* Concatenated SMS: Send and receive multiple messages as a single message

Enhanced Voice Features

* Hands-free name dialing and select application launching by voice commands. User-configurable commands
* Enhanced voice commands (SIND): hands- and eyes-free dialing and application launching with user-configurable voice commands
* Voice recording to record short memos (uses AMR speech codec, the default file type for GSM and WCDMA mobile phones)

Integrated camera* and video

* 1.3 megapixel camera*
* Resolution up to 1280 x 960 pixels
* 4x digital zoom
* Video capture up to one hour
* Video resolution: 176 x 144, 128 x 96, 15 frames per second

* Camera functionality varies depending on the market and/or your network operator/service provider. Please check country availability from your local Nokia dealer

Connectivity and Data Transfer

Connectivity

* Pop-Port™ interface
* USB port full speed supported via Pop-Port™
* Connect to a compatible PC wirelessly or with Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-53
* Integrated infrared module (IrCOMM, IrOBEX, IrTinyTP)
* Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0
* Install applications with Nokia PC Suite for the Nokia E50 phone
* Browsing with xHTML and HTML browser
* Video and audio streaming (3GPP and RealMedia)

Data Transfer

* EGPRS (Class B, MSC 10)
* GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Multislot Class 10
* Circuit-Switched Data
* Ability to use E50 as a modem

Advanced device management

* Support for Application Management enables the delivery and management of native Symbian and Java™ add-on applications over OMA DM
* Customization enables the delivery and management of terminal user interface elements over OMA DM
* Terminal Management Security includes security model, which enables protecting device data via device wipe and device lock management, protecting service usage by ensuring that right settings are in place

Services

* Nokia Access: receive world-class support for your Nokia E50 and specified client software. Nokia Access for Business Devices provides support at a predictable annual cost, focusing on issues specific to enterprise businesses

Call management

* Voice dialing
* Speed dialing
* Automatic redial
* Call waiting, call hold, call divert, call timer
* Automatic and manual network selection
* Caller identification with image
* Conference call capability (up to 6 participants)
* Vibrating alert
* Integrated handsfree speakerphone

Games

* Pro Tour Golf
* Support for Java™and Symbian games
* Ability to download new Java™ games using Java™ technology (MIDP 2.0)
* Multi-player games over infrared and Bluetooth wireless technology between compatible devices

Software

* PC Suite

Other useful features

* Music Player (MP3/AAC)
* Calendar
* Customizable profiles
* Alarm clock
* RealPlayer: play streaming sound and video clips or downloaded content
* Notepad for writing short memos
* Calculator