Nokia 3110 Evolve review

Nokia 3110 Evolve Review

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 14 April 2008

Features
It may boast the kind of specification that makes the greenies go all giddy, but Nokia seems to have forgotten about features. You'll find a measly 1.3-megapixel camera with no flash or LED photo light, plus FM radio, a basic MP3 player, Bluetooth and an expandable microSD card slot.

The Evolve's keypad is large and easy to use

There's also a Web browser with the WWF pre-bookmarked, of course. While the browser is quaint, it doesn't beat 3G. That feature, like the flash on a camera, would use up a lot of power, so we can see why Nokia has kept things simple.

Overall, we found the 3110 Evolve very enjoyable to use and while it didn't have every feature under the sun, we did get on with it. The enhanced Series 40 user interface is straightforward and very easy to understand, which is a refreshing change from the more complex S60 interface, used on higher end Nokia phones.

Performance
Audio quality during calls was good with no muffling or distortions. The loudspeaker worked as expected and while the MP3 player didn't blow us away, it's fine for listening to the odd tune when your iPod runs out of juice. Equally, the camera is ok for the MMS pictures but don't expect to be the next David Bailey.

Conclusion
The Nokia 3110 Evolve isn't the epitome of greenness but is a brave move by the company. What we'd really like to see now is Nokia use the same materials and packaging in all its phones. The 3110 Evolve is a good start but it's a simple phone that won't appeal to everyone.

If you're thinking about buying the Evolve, keep in mind that while it's very simple, it's also the most environmentally friendly phone available on the UK market at the moment. If you're looking to buy an ethical phone, then this is it. If you're a gadget freak with a penchant for N-series Nokias, stay away.

Edited by Jason Jenkins
Additional editing by Shannon Doubleday