Yes, I typically listen to Audiobooks, or classic rock... If a call comes in you just hit that button on the left of the dial that is lit up to answer or hang up. I think it actually pauses playback, not just muting, so you pick up where you left off. That is very handy for audio books, I am not positive but I think it pauses. Either way, when you hit that button, all you have is phone call audio.
One thing about it appearance wise (other than the poor visibility in sunlight, that is true) is the front panel and trim are thicker at the bottom so the face seems to tilt up a smidge, looking like the radio is down in the back. I found on mine, it looks a little better with the trim piece, not fully in place with the top popped out, that helps fill the gap.
This is what I mean

It is only about 1/8" difference but it helps. I can't find a good picture to compare, I'll look.