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Nokia 6225 review

6.3/10 AVG.
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Nokia 6225
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6.3/10
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The Nokia 6225 currently has an Informr score of 6.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 31 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Nokia 6225 is a Series 40 Nokia that was released in Canada in July 2004. This handset is a dual-band, tri-mode phone (800/1900 MHz 1X CDMA; 800 MHz AMPS (analog)) that is sold for use on the Bell Mobility network in Canada and the Sprint PCS network in the US.

This handset was tested on Bell Mobility's CDMA 1900 MHz network and analog roaming on Telus' 800 MHz AMPS network, both in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Dimensions & Design
The Nokia 6225 is similar in size to other bar shaped phones released today. The dimensions of the 6225 are: 10.5x4.5x1.5cm or 4.0x1.5x0.5in and it weighs 98g or 3.15oz.

The design is basic, but elegant. The outside is quite appealing.

As I played with the exterior, I noticed how loose the back battery cover was. It squeaked and moved around as I put pressure in different points. The cover was fine at the start, but about a week into using it the looseness of the cover really started to bug me.

The 4K colour screen was better than the original Series 30 colour screens, such as on the Nokia 3595 (carried by GSM service providers), but still not as good as the 65K, and 200k colour screens we see today on many phones. The screen was quite hard to see in direct sunlight.

The keys seemed decent and were easy to press. The backlighting was excellent.

The menu system was usual Nokia, and was very well designed.

The built in FM radio tuner on this phone is excellent. I've found that the tuner picks up FM siginal better than the radio I have at home. It allows you to save stations you you can use the direction pad to change stations very easily. The odd thing is, to use the radio you need to have a headset plugged in, but once it's plugged in, you have the choice of either using the headset or the speakerphone. The radio does not work without a headset plugged in.

Coverage, Sound Quality & Reception Quality
This is a dual-band, tri-mode phone (described above) that will work not only in North America, but also in any locations that offer these technologies and frequencies, such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, and some US territories. The phone had an option to force AMPS, which is good if you are in a CDMA fringe area.

In my tests, this phone had very good RF compared to the Samsung A660, and A600.

The incoming sound quality was quite average in this phone. A little on the tinny side, but not as bad as the Samsung A660. It was easy to understand the person on the other end.

The outgoing sound quality was also quite average. People could tell I was on a cell phone.

1XRTT Wireless Data & Web Browser
The Nokia 6225 is equipped with 1X network access. 1X is the CDMA-based wireless data network that is capable of data speeds of up to 144 Kbps, although it usually runs around 80 Kbps. In my tests, it is still faster than a dial-up modem and the GSM data standard of GPRS.

The WAP2.0 web browser is excellent on this phone. It is by far the best web browser that I’ve ever used on a phone. All of its features are well organized and work well.

Battery
The battery on this phone is not that great compared to other handsets on the market. For my tests it lasted about 4 days on standby with no usage. Talking on the phone a bit dropped the battery lifetime to less than 24hrs. In this day and age of cell phones, that is rather poor and if you were to use analog, the talk and standby time would be considerably less.

Overall
I rate this phone average. The software design is the best part. Everything works how it is supposed to and everything is arranged in a logical place. The web browser is excellent. If you are looking for a phone to use just as a phone, I would suggest you look elsewhere. The sound quality is not that wonderful and the battery life is quite poor.

Pros:

  • Software & Web Browser
  • Backlighting
  • Good RF
  • Uses the standard Nokia chargers
  • 2.5mm standard headset plug

Cons:

  • Bad sound quality
  • Bad screen in sunlight
  • Bad battery life
  • Loose back battery cover

Review by Eric Johannsen


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Screen Size
Unknown

The Nokia 6225's screen size is Unknown with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard VGA (640 x 480)+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
Unknown

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 6 days standby time.

Nokia 6225 Specs

Overview
Release Date August 22, 2004
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage No
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.12 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
1xRTT
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB -
USB OTG Support No
Infrared Yes
Bluetooth Unknown
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot No
Expansion Slot Info
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors Unknown
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size Unknown
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity No
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 6 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black, Red, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.7 x 4.6 x 2.1 cm (4.2 x 1.8 x 0.8 in)
Weight 98 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Other / proprietary
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control No
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: MMS
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 500
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: -
Games: Yes
Apps: -
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

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