Nokia 3110 Classic review

Nokia 3110 Classic Review

Reviewed by: Frank Lewis

Reviewed on: 8 October 2007

As the 'Classic' tag at the end of this phone's name indicates, this is a traditional no-nonsense handset from Nokia aimed at those who want a phone that's simple to use and has decent battery life.

The handset is available SIM free or on pay as you go for around £90, so it doesn't cost the earth either. Despite this, Nokia hasn't been able to resist throwing in a few surprising extras.

Strengths
Nokia's phones have long had a reputation for being easy to use and this tradition has been carried over to the 3110. For the most part it conforms to the classic Nokia menu layout so anyone who's used one of the company's phones before will feel right at home. Nokia has also taken advantage of the phone's chunkier size by kitting it out with larger than usual buttons, which helps to make texting a breeze.

The phone manages to hang on to a good signal even in areas where reception isn't the best and the call quality is also excellent. The speakerphone mode also works particularly well and the battery life is good, as you'll get around four hours of talk time out of it.

When it comes to connectivity you're spoiled for choice. The phone has both Bluetooth and infrared support to take care of your wireless needs and there's a mini USB port at the base of the handset. However, to use this you'll have to purchase your own USB lead and download the free PC Suite software from the Nokia website.

Perhaps surprisingly, the 3110 also has decent music features. There's an onboard FM radio with good reception and also neat music playing applications. It can play songs in popular formats such as MP3, AAC and WMA, although you'll have to invest in a microSD card for storing your tunes, as there isn't one included with the phone.