The launch of the Nokia E7 at Nokia World last week gave us the opportunity to put Nokia's new handset up against an existing model – the Nokia N97 Mini. They have similar form factors, but couldn't be more different in style, so it's an interesting head-to-head. Join us after the break to find out how the Nokia E7 gets on...
The Nokia E7 is the latest touchscreen device with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, following in the footsteps of the Nokia N97 Mini. Put the devices up against each other, and the most obvious thing is the additional size of the Nokia E7. It's a lot larger than the Nokia N97 Mini – with a 4-inch screen rather than a 3.2-inch panel.
It's also a lot thinner, however, so doesn't feel anywhere near as big as it actually is. The slim dimensions also means the Nokia E7 fits easily into pockets, and it's almost difficult to believe that there's enough space for a full sliding keypad as well.
Quality wise, we've always liked the Nokia N97 Mini, but the Nokia E7 moves the game on. While the N97 Mini uses touches of aluminium, and is very robust, the Nokia E7 is made out of anodised aluminium – as with the Nokia N8. It's one of the toughest smartphones we've seen to date, and also has a premium and tactile feel.
The keys on the Nokia E7's QWERTY keyboard are slightly larger than those on the older handset. This makes it the easier smartphone to type on, making it ideally suited to emails and messaging. With the ability to edit Powerpoint presentations on the Nokia E7, it's also perfect for out of office use.
We'll be comparing the specs on the two phones later in the week, but already we're very excited about the latest addition to Nokia's lineup. With stunning quality, a great design and an equally impressive form factor, there's a lot to like about the Nokia E7.
Check out our Nokia E7 Vs Nokia N97 Mini Photo Gallery below:
