Nokia 700
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Compact, pocket-friendly size · 7 sites
- Positive: Good screen · 4 sites
- Positive: Improved Symbian Belle software · 3 sites
- Positive: Solid, sturdy build · 2 sites
- Negative: Limited app selection · 6 sites
- Negative: Poor photo and video quality · 2 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“So, the Nokia 700 is small. It's in no mood though to lie low and wait for the Windows Phones to foot the bill. No sir, the Nokia 700 will earn its keep. While Nokia are still honeymooning with Microsoft, it's good old Symbian holding the fort.Two things. It's good old Symbian but not quite. Forget about old. Since Belle, the OS is no longer living in the past. Secondly, the Nokia 700 is small in stature only. Full of character.”
“All in all, it's a lovely phone for someone who wants to dip in and out of smart phone capabilities without losing either the phone element or most of their pocket space.It's a discreet smartphone, one for a businessperson perhaps, who doesn't want to pull out an obnoxiously large piece of kit every time they want to make a call.It may even appeal to those who are newer to smartphones and aren't looking for the latest dual-core processor but want something decently powerful for their videos and browsing nonetheless.”
“With a top-quality Gorilla Glass screen and part-metal build, the Nokia 700 instantly feels like a top-quality device. The display carries this on too, using a great AMOLED panel. Sure, it's a smaller phone than many but hardware wise it almost seems surprising how you can get this handset for free on contracts well under £20 a month. However, all becomes clear when using the phone as it's limited by the constraints of Symbian. The new Belle update significantly ups the aesthetic ante, with the system now looking a lot better than it ever has before, but looks alone can't cover up the relative lack of apps. There are thousands, but the hit rate is even worse than it is on Android. This is one of the most desirable Nokias in quite some time, but buying it comes with a compromise or two.”
“The fact that the smartphone basics are catered for mean the Nokia 700 has decent functionality. However, it may be that bit too small to pass muster as a usable handset, and Symbian 10.1 feels distinctly hampered by a lack of third-party app support.”
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What people actually want to know
When was the Nokia 700 released?
The Nokia 700 was released on September 14, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the Nokia 700?
The Nokia 700 has a 1,080 mAh battery.
Does the Nokia 700 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Nokia 700 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the Nokia 700 manual?
You can view and download the Nokia 700 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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