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Nokia 6220 Classic review

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You can transfer your pictures using the phone's HSDPA or Bluetooth options and you can add the picture's location using the built-in GPS. Simply upload your pictures to sites like Flickr and then pinpoint them on a map. The Classic's assisted GPS manages to find your location fairly quickly, too. We tested it out with Google Maps and it worked well, which is very handy when you're lost and need to find your way home.

If you want to see your pictures on the Web, you can use your 6220 Classic to browse sites using Nokia's own browser or you can download Opera Mini. While the screen isn't iPhone 3G-size, browsing the Internet isn't too uncomfortable.

HSPDA (3.5G) helps make this Web surfing much quicker. We do wish that the 6220 Classic also had Wi-Fi, similar to the N82. The lack of Wi-Fi means that you'd better get a flat-rate data contract if you don't want to incur massive data charges.

Performance
Battery life was adequate and didn't present any unexpected highs or lows. We found that with moderate use, we managed to get around two days but obviously that figure decreased when we used HSDPA and GPS more often.

Conclusion
Playing it safe, Nokia has stuck to a tried and tested candy-bar design, but still manages to pack in enough features to keep most people happy. It's definitely more attractive than the similarly-specced N82, but the camera isn't as good.

If you're looking for a compact camera phone with a xenon flash, it's worth having a look at the 6220 Classic. Alternatively, the Nokia N82 will give you more bite with its excellent snapper.

Edited by Shannon Doubleday

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allanlee1's avatar
5 stars out of 5

allanlee1 19 October 2008

Good: All in one phone, small, compact, full of feature

Bad: nothing its a good phone

Comment: 5mp camera, GPS, supperinternet speeds, small, good screen, good bat so who needs wifi when you have full acess to internet at home and at work(well i supose every one does not have Broad B at home...

Im so glad I came back to Nokia, had three K850i, LG Viewty:horrible was is not the word, ill keep the language proper here!

Well done Nokia !

shopmobiles4u's avatar
4 stars out of 5

shopmobiles4u 23 July 2008

Good: 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and a Xenon flash, also very easy to use.

Bad: has a 3.55 jack but can

Darth Daver's avatar
4.5 stars out of 5

Darth Daver 21 July 2008

Good: Has everything you need without the ridiculous size of other similar spec'd handsets.

Bad: Nothing in particular. 3.5mm headphone socket and wi-fi could be included.

Comment: A 3.5mm socket and wi-fi are a good compromise for the great size and functionality of this phone. Although the CNET reviewer was very thorough on many things, I feel she forgot to mention the ease of use and quickness between menus and functions. This alone makes this phone a winner in my eyes. It fits in my pocket great and it has more than enough features for the technical enthusiast like myself. I definately recommend this phone for anyone.

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