Consumers planning to recycle their mobile phone may be tempted to invest in a new handset from Nokia.

The Nokia E5 has been praised by a number of reviewers including TechRadar, which said it would suit small business owners or those who want remote workers to have access to email while on the move.

TechRadar also noted that the design of the E5 is "streets ahead" of Nokia's C3 handset.

Know Your Mobile rated the product highly as well, partly because it is a very durable device.

Indeed, the website said the Nokia E5 can withstand "a fair few knocks and bumps".

It also noted that the phone has been designed to "bridge the gap" between being suitable for both work and personal use.

Know Your Mobile added that while the Nokia E5 does not have a touchscreen interface, users can still choose from various configurations.

This, it said, makes the device "quite flexible".