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Nokia C7 review

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6.8/10
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The Nokia C7 currently has an Informr score of 6.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 17 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Nokia C7 is a rounded-edge candybar that features a large, 3.5-inch, 360 x 640 pixel resolution AMOLED screen offering nHD resolution. That means you get a great display that renders honest colors, sharp edges and minimizes bleeding. Good stuff here.

The C7 comes packed with features that will appeal to both the businessman and social butterfly alike, including an 8MP camera featuring dual LED flash, digital zoom, Geo-tagging and more, HD video record with light, MP3 player, FM radio and robust internet browsing capability.

Rounding out the C7's feature set are location-based services via GPS, A-GPS, document viewer that is compatible with Office 2007, Office 2003, memory expansion via microSD up to 32GB, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi and the always-welcome 3.5mm headset jack.

With a talk time of up to 5.3 hours and a standby time of up to 656 hours, the Nokia C7 is attractive, feature-rich, well-built and quite capable.


Symbian
Operating system
Operating system
Symbian
680 MHz
Processor
Processor
680 MHz
3.6"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.6"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1200 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


What Mobile
What Mobile

The C7 is another Nokia phone to use the Symbian^3 operating system, with a series of tweaks to try and improve the dated user interface. There’s still a lot of work to do, and the C7 doesn’t have the impressive features of the N8 to fall back on when you start to notice the cracks. However, the pho...

- Jonathan Morris, What Mobile
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Clearly better priced than the Nokia Nuron from last year, the Astound is undoubtedly something you might want to look at if you simply tire of the usual smartphones out there and want to experience Symbian^3. Sporting a fantastic looking design that’s assisted with various features that are g...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
Phone Scoop
Phone Scoop

The Astound is a solid effort from Nokia that has many strengths. The hardware is excellent all around. The controls all work and phone call quality, signal performance, and battery life are all commendable. For those who need a device that covers the basics well, the Astound delivers.The music and...

- Eric M. Zeman, Phone Scoop
Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

The Nokia C7 is a thin, sleek, and durable device that suffers from sluggish and out-dated software in Symbiam^3. The touch screen is adequately sized and very responsive, but had trouble recognizing swipe gestures due to the slower processor and OS. The media player combined with the speakers and t...

- Joseph Rizzuto, Mobile Syrup
Tracy and Matt
Tracy and Matt

In conclusion, the C7 is a great handset for people who like Symbian or for any feature phone user who wants to step up from a Razr but doesn't want to get a high-end smartphone such as the iPhone or an Android device. The hardware is great, the software is a great improvement on previous iterations...

- Patrick, Tracy and Matt


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Nokia backs up the C7 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your C7 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Nokia support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Nokia's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
3.6"

The Nokia C7's screen size is 3.6 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
680 MHz

There is a ARM 11 680 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
8.3 GB

Internal memory is 8.3 GB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1200mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1200 mAh battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 16.5 days standby time, 576 minutes.

Nokia C7 Specs

Overview
Release Date October 14, 2010
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor ARM 11 680 MHz
Internal Storage 8.3 GB
RAM 256 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.03 W/kg
Body: 0.83 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EDGE, HSDPA 10.2, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
3x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV, RealVideo
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 25 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
VGA
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.6 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 576 minutes
Standby Time Up to 16.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Charcoal black, Frosty metal, Mahogany brown
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.7 x 5.6 x 1.0 cm (4.6 x 2.2 x 0.4 in)
Weight 130 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM, Yahoo, Windows Live, Google Talk
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, AMR, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV, RealVideo
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Currency Converter, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Nokia Tiger, Nokia Astound
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