This phone feels basic, in that it's not superstylish, and doesn't really have any really "sexy" features. The camera is so-so. It does have a speakerphone and voice dialing.The reason I gave it 5 stars is that, in terms of doing the primary functions of a cell phone, i.e., making and receiving calls, it is superb. I live in a "moderate signal area," and the Motorola V3r sounded just awful in my house. The LGCU500 didn't ring at all when people tried to call, and just went straight to voicemail. But everyone says the sound is great with my Nokia 6102i, including with the speakerphone. I was trying to get a phone with all those coolo features, but in the end, I need a phone.The phone is plastic, and the design is OK. It doesn't feel cheesy, just not slick and fashionable. It's not remarkably big or small. The functions are reasonably easy to figure out.For someone who makes calls in weak signal areas, I'd definitely recommend this phone. If you're trying to impress people, this probably won't do it ;)