The Nokia E7 looks like being one of the most innovative smartphones this year, combing its huge 4-inch screen with  a stylish and super-skinny design. Join us after the break to find out what we love most about the Nokia E7...

With the Nokia E7 on its way later this year, we've been thinking about the features we like most about Nokia's modern-day Nokia Communicator. Read on to find out the 5 things we like the most.

Anodised aluminium

Just like the Nokia N8, the Nokia E7 is constructed from anodised aluminium. This is incredibly tough, is available in a range of colours and offers a very high-end feel. We've even seen the material scratched with a set of keys, with no ill effect to the finish.

QWERTY keyboard

Despite the thin design, Nokia has managed to fit a full QWERTY keyboard into the Nokia E7. With a tilting action like the Nokia N97 Mini's, it's a joy to use, with large and responsive keys. As such, this handset is perfect for working on the move.

Check out the Nokia E7 Key Specs

Skinny design

Put the Nokia E7 and the Nokia N8 together and it's immediately apparent that although the E7 is bigger – with a 4-inch screen – it's no thicker. This means it's easy to slip the handset into your pocket, and very comfortable to hold during use.

Camera

The 8-Megapixel camera may not grab the headlines like the Nokia N8's 12-Megapixel sensor, but it's still amazingly capable. Nokia has worked on the focusing, and with background images also in focus – as well as those in the centre of your compositions – it's possible to take incredibly detailed snaps.

Symbian ^3

Every time we try out the new operating system from Nokia, the more impressed we are by it. Sure, it'll still be familiar to existing Nokia owners, but it's a whole lot faster during day to day use. We also love the multiple home screens, and a lot has gone into making the OS easier to use.