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From the early Cityman 200 model to today’s high-end N-series devices, Nokia has been a major player in the manufacturing of cell phones. Nokia has been making phones for the public since the late 1980’s and is defini…

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Last updated: October 13, 2026
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Nokia 8
7.7
Nokia 8
Nokia · Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Compass Verdict

While the Nokia 8 is a solid device at a relatively low price with good specs and a crisp display, its uninspired design and unreliable camera lead to a lukewarm response from reviewers.

Pros
+ Zippy performance
+ Sharp display with natural colors
+ Great in-hand feel
+ Good battery life
Cons
− Camera slow to focus and capture images
− Uninspired design
− Not waterproof
− Aluminum rear attract smudges and fine scratches
Nokia Lumia 720
7.7
Nokia Lumia 720
Nokia · Windows Phone 8
Nokia E72
7.7
Nokia E72
Nokia · Symbian v9.2 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1)
Nokia 5.1 Plus
7.7
Nokia 5.1 Plus
Nokia · Android 8.1 Oreo Android One
Nokia X6
7.6
Nokia X6
Nokia · Symbian v9.4 (S60 5th Edition)
Nokia 5.1
7.6
Nokia 5.1
Nokia · Android 8.1 Oreo
Nokia C3-01
7.6
Nokia C3-01
Nokia · Custom Series 40 6th Edition
Nokia XR21
7.6
Nokia XR21
Nokia · Android 12
Compass Verdict

A robust phone that can handle tough conditions, ideal for active lifestyles.

Pros
+ Durable and water-resistant
+ Strong battery life
+ Solid sound quality
+ Convenient physical buttons
+ Supports 5G
Cons
− Mediocre camera performance
− No expandable storage
− Screen issues in sunlight
− Limited software updates
− Pricey for specs
Nokia Lumia 928
7.6
Nokia Lumia 928
Nokia · Windows Phone 8
Nokia N95 8GB North American Edition
7.6
Nokia N95 8GB North American Edition
Nokia · Symbian v9.2 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1)
Nokia N85
7.6
Nokia N85
Nokia · Symbian v9.3 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2)
Nokia G60
7.6
Nokia G60
Nokia · Android 12
Nokia 2660 Flip
7.6
Nokia 2660 Flip
Nokia · Custom Nokia OS Series 30+
Nokia N82
7.6
Nokia N82
Nokia · Symbian v9.2 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1)
Nokia Asha 200
7.6
Nokia Asha 200
Nokia · Custom
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About Nokia

From the early Cityman 200 model to today’s high-end N-series devices, Nokia has been a major player in the manufacturing of cell phones. Nokia has been making phones for the public since the late 1980’s and is definitely one of the more prolific manufacturers, with its models making up part of the product mix of all major carriers.

Based in a town just outside of Finland, Nokia is a large multi-national corporation employing over 112,262 people in 120 countries.

Nokia builds for GSM, CDMA and WCDMA. Their products have traditionally been considered durable and on balance have received good to excellent reviews.

Interestingly, Nokia sold over 15 mobile phones with MP3 players, effectively making it the world’s largest producer of digital audio players, out-pacing Apple, Sansa, Creative, et al.

At a 2008 stockholder meeting Nokia made the surprising announcement that the plan to shift their attention to the internet, no longer wanting to be seen as a telephone company. This means their competition will shift as well, from Motorola, HTC, LG to Google, Apple and Microsoft.

Considering that Nokia was formed in 1865, their ability to know where they need to be in the market seems a keen one indeed.

Quick facts
Founded 1963
Country Finland
Phones reviewed 416
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Carl · Answered

No worries. I'm glad to help. Did you max the volume? If even after maxing it and still sound soft, I suggest that you change message tone. Go to Settings > Sound settings > Notification settings, change it to a louder and more attention catching tone.

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StephJ · Answered

Thank you for answering - I always appreciate that. I did as you suggested with the volume all the way up, with the result that now I do hear that a message has been received, but ... it's very soft. Better than nothing I guess. SJ

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Carl · Answered

Hi Peter. I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6. It was Chinese at first then I paired it with my phone, it made some update, then it was English after that.

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Carl · Answered

The menu was pretty straight forward after it changed to English. If there's anything else, let me know, I think I can check it on my Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6.

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Carl · Answered

I suggest that you use an SD card and access the contents of SD card from a computer. Back up the contents and reset it so you can use it again on a phone.

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Carl · Answered
  1. Open Connectivity
  2. Wlan wiz
  3. Choose the network you want to connect
  4. Choose Start web browsing

Hope that helps!

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Carl · Answered

I believe you're pertaining to speed dialling. Try this: Go to Contacts -> press Options -> Settings -> Speed dial.

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Carl · Answered

Hi there. Please check my answer on one of your post: What can I do to use WhatsApp on Nokia E71?

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Carl · Answered

Hi there. Visit whatsapp.com/dl and it'll automatically download a compatible version for your phone. But unfortunately for your Nokia E71, supported has ended since June 30, 2017 (source).

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Carl · Answered

Hi Joe. Yeah, the browser may not be able to handle it. Hmm.. I'm sure there's still a version of Opera browser for your phone. Can you check that? I remember when I was still using Symbian, that's the browser of my choice and it worked really well back then. Also, have you tried the email app on the phone for your email needs?

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Carl · Answered

Hi Lani. Try this: Select Menu >Tools >Memory > Options >Restore from card. Let me know if the option exist.

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Carl · Answered

Hi Sainath. On your phone's browser, visit whatsapp.com/dl so you get the version of WhatsApp for your phone.

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