Nokia’s new releases traditionally highlight the areas of the mobile phone industry which are expected to develop and evolve over the coming year. However, with stiff competition in the smart phone market the recent raft of Nokia mobiles harks back to simpler times.

Nokia 2370 Classic

The ‘Classic’ badge, which is applied to many of Nokia’s modern handsets, usually represents a phone which is a stylish update of a previous best selling platform. The 2370 classic features 3G high speed connectivity for decent mobile internet speeds as well as a 2 megapixel camera that is fine if you are not too concerned about image quality. Finished in black and silver with a pleasant polished screen the 2370 Classic is undoubtedly classy and in its price range there is little that can measure up to those good looks.

Nokia 3720 Classic

With its rounded edges and chunky yet elegant design the 3720 Classic is promoted as offering durability. It is designed to take the punishment of everyday use and still come back for more. It is perhaps slightly disappointing, then, that it is relatively basic beneath the skin, lacking 3G connectivity and featuring a slightly under par 2 megapixel camera. On the plus side the 2.2 inch screen is bright and has a rich colour palette available to make viewing images and watching videos a pleasant experience.

Nokia 2700 Classic

This phone is perhaps the least remarkable of the new Classic range, although it cannot be faulted for its easy to use design and down to basics functionality. The 2700 Classic has a 2 megapixel camera and a 2.2 inch screen which lacks the abilities of its more expensive cousin the 3720. However, if you are in the market for a cheap SIM free model then this is as good a choice as any. The Nokia badge virtually guarantees quality and long life in a mobile phone, so as a workhorse mobile this is perhaps and ideal selection.

Nokia 2720 Fold

The era of the flip phone has come and gone, with touch screen handsets currently setting the world alight. That has not prevented Nokia from producing this excellent clamshell phone with both an internal and external screen. The outer screen is integrated into the deep red of the top casing and displays information such as the time and details of text messages, signal strength, network choice and caller ID. The internal screen is fairly small at just 1.8 inches across and the 1.3 megapixel camera is hardly up to scratch when compared against more expensive models. But for those who prefer a phone that takes one or two key functions and performs them to the best of its abilities, the 2720 fold is a robust, no frills, low price phone.

Nokia 6600i Slide

This is a small slider phone that packs in some interesting features without breaking into the smartphone market. The 5 megapixel camera is one of the strongest assets of the 6600i Slide, as it has an 8x zoom function as well as autofocus and a double LED flash. It would have been nice for the 6600i to utilise a Xenon flash system to really set off its digital camera capabilities, but for most purposes there is plenty of power to play with. The 6600i Slide is a thoroughly modern-looking phone with smooth edges and a good slide mechanism that will not break after a little use. The shiny surface of the screen can pick up dirt and fingerprints quickly, but any handset of this style is susceptible to the same issue.

Nokia 6730

The 6730 is a well appointed multimedia phone that proves that, when it comes to design, Nokia is still at the top of the class. You can expand the internal storage capacity up to 16GB with a micro SD card, giving you plenty of space for tons of music. Expanding the memory is also sensible if you want to make the most of the 3.2 megapixel camera, though the lack of a decent flash is somewhat of a problem in this model.

Nokia E55

The business phone market is a highly contested one and the E55 is the thinking person’s alternative to staples offered by the likes of BlackBerry. It has a clever and compact QWERTY keypad which makes writing emails and SMS texts fast and fluid. It also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, though much of the focus is placed on office and business functionality. There is compatibility with all of the most popular email clients as well as PDF viewing capabilities and a 3G network connection to make sending and receiving emails a breeze.

Nokia E52

The E52 is a smaller, pared down version of the E55 that lacks the QWERTY keypad which makes typing emails and messages slightly more difficult. Otherwise the E52 is a no-nonsense business phone that does not try to overwhelm the user with features and as such is able to offer longer battery life than some of the competition.

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