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Nokia 3500 Classic review

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Nokia 3500 Classic
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6.7/10
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The Nokia 3500 Classic currently has an Informr score of 6.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 14 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Do you remember the Reeses Peanut butter cup commercial when the chocolate and peanut butter crash into each other, creating a fabulous taste sensation? Well, the Nokia 3500 Classic has modern day, trendy attributes in a familiar candy bar shape with a familiar key arrangement.

The Nokia 3500 is an entry level tri-band candy bar phone from a proven and respected manufacturer that offers a feature set geared directly toward those customers looking for a durable phone with a few extras. It measures 107 x 45 x 13.1 mm, available in grey and pink and has a modest 128x160 pixel display.

Running on the Symbian OS, it boasts a 3 hour talk time, comes with a modest built-in camera and includes both USB and Bluetooth connection options. With the 3500 you can talk, text, take pictures and video.

In standard candy bar format, the screen is on top and a standard keypad below, along with the well placed “send” and “end” keys. Between the screen and keypad is a four-way navigation key that is a bit small but functional.

The phone comes with travel charger, user guide, headset, 128 memory card and pouch.

If you don’t need your phone to flip, swivel, slide or backstroke, take a look at the Nokia 3500 Classic. It's a basic but competent phone.


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Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
1.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
1.8"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
820 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

Nokia 3500 classic offers good general performance and you can count on it that every part of its specs sheet is well covered in terms of software. It has nice snappy interface and is generally a pleasure to work with.On the other hand, the screen really killed all the pleasure for us. Nokia 3500 cl...

- GSMArena team, GSMArena


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Nokia backs up the 3500 Classic with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your 3500 Classic 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
1.8"

The Nokia 3500 Classic's screen size is 1.8 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 2+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
8 MB

Internal memory is 8 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 2 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
820mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 820 mAh battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 12.5 days standby time.

3500 Classic Specs

Overview
Release Date June 18, 2007
Regions Available Canada
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 8 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.43 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) Yes
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 2 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
8x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
QCIF (176 x 144 pixels), 15 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 1.8 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 820 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 12.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black, Blue, Pink
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.7 x 4.5 x 1.3 cm (4.2 x 1.8 x 0.5 in)
Weight 81 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 2000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable
Apps: -
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Nokia 3500
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