MUMBAI: Nokia has announced the launch of a new music phone, 5250 a the touch-screen device with a standard candy bar design.

The main feature of the handset is the music player where users can stock tracks from their own tunes collection. Ofcourse, users can also purchase songs from Nokia's Ovi Music store, and even get unlimited downloads with Ovi Music Unlimited.

The handset sports an internal memory of just 51MB, but the Symbian-powered handset accommodates microSD cards up to 16GB. It is loaded with other features like FM radio, a free copy of Guitar Hero 5 Mobile, messaging and e-mail, instant messaging, access to social-media options, and a 2-megapixel camera. The TFT display measures 2.8 inches and has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 640x360 pixel resolution.

The battery life supports seven hours talk time, 18 days in standby and up to 24 hours music time. Though it's quad-band GSM, the 5250's data support stops at EDGE. It will be available in hues of black, white, purple and blue.

The handset will be available in select markets starting in the fourth quarter for 115 euros, or about $145. In India it is touted to be priced at Rs 7,500.