Nokia N97 mini review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Flora Graham

Reviewed on: 19 November 2009

Tags: Nokia, Nokia N97 mini, FM radio, music player, LED

We like:

Looks sleeker than the N97; handy Qwerty keyboard; customisable home screen; widgets with live updates; angled screen

We don't like:

Bland user interface isn't particularly easy to use; unimpressive display; resistive touchscreen; widgets can be buggy; no multi-touch capability

CNET UK judgement:

We like the Nokia N97 mini's slimmed-down shape, and it's not lost much functionality through going on a diet. We're not fans of the resistive, dark touchscreen or the uninspiring user interface, but there's no shortage of fantastic features packed into this small handset. Still, it remains a workhorse, rather than a magical, flying Pegasus of wonder

Full review:

As you might have guessed from its name, the Nokia N97 mini is a smaller version of the N97. Although Nokia's cut a few features to reduce the handset's size, we think it's a more appealing smart phone. The mini is available for free on a £30-per-month, two-year contract. That's £5 per month less than the cheapest deal for the N97. You can also buy the mini for around £400 SIM-free, while the N97 costs around £430 SIM-free. Continue Reading...