Nokia phones in 2010 have continued to be the most feature rich devices available, as Nokia has increasingly packed more into its entry-level phones. Whether it's GPS, Wi-Fi or high-end cameras, you'll now find them a staple part of Nokia phones, but which devices have been our favourites this year? Read on to discover the top 5 Nokia phones of 2010...
Nokia made a clear decision to ramp up the functionality of its entry-level phones in 2010 by tricking down its mid and high end features into ever more affordable phones, resulting in some of the most powerful but cost-effective handsets on the planet.
What's more, we also saw the introduction of touchscreen displays into the low-end, while the Touch And Type range bring a whole new hybrid dimension to using your S40 Nokia. So, which devices were our favourites this year, read on and find out...
Nokia C3-00
If any phone in 2010 truly caused a stir, then it was the Nokia C3, selling out in most countries as soon as it was available. The Nokia C3 is an entry-level messenger smartphone that comes with a non-touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard. Powered by the Nokia Series 40 OS it also offers an interesting array of features and apps, making it a truly versatile device and our favourite of the year. Read our Nokia C3-00 review
Nokia X2-00
The Nokia X2 has all the stylings of the X Series, with its funky sharp corners and choice of black and red, or blue and white, design, while the candybar shape makes it ideal for those who need a phone first, internet device second. The screen measures 2.2-inches and has a standard 320 x 240-pixel resolution. It’s perfect for everyday use, proving sharp and easy on the eye. The keypad is a standard alpha-numeric affair and is very responsive, making this a great all-round device. Read our Nokia X2-00 review
Nokia C3-01 Touch and Type
Unlike most modern smartphones, the Nokia C3 Touch and Type harks back to simpler times with its design. Where most touchscreen handsets feature a display that dominate the entire front, the Nokia C3 Touch and Type has a full and usable hardware keypad, but making the most of the 2.4-inch touchscreen is easy thanks to the S40 OS. Mixing style and a great feature-set, the Nokia C3-01 Touch And Type is part of a new breed of hybrid devices causing a stir at the entry-level end of the market. Read our Nokia C3-01 Touch And Type preview
Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type
Want a little more keyboard space from your Touch And Type phone? Well, meet the Nokia X3-02 Touch And Type, which comes with all the functionality of the C3-01 but with a little more breathing room. The Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type comes with 3G/HSPA, Wi-Fi, a music player and 5-Megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom. Designed with messaging in mind, the Communities app will keep you up-to-date with Twitter as well as Facebook, making this a great all-round device. Read our Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type preview
Nokia C1-02
The Nokia C1-02 is a budget Series 40 phone and has a list price of just 35 Euros. Weighing less than 76g you’ll find it comes with a 1.8-inch screen, 10MB of internal memory but support for microSD up to 32GB in size. Communication is delivered courtesy of the GSM 1800/1900/850/900 frequency bands and you’ll also find Bluetooth packed in. Read our Nokia C1-02 preview
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