Typical price: £199
What is it: Low-key, no-nonsense but very competent mobile
What we think: A capable handset for those who want smart phone features coupled with understated looks
Compare the Nokia E50
Nokia E50 compared to all other phones
 Nokia E50 |
 Apple iPhone 3GS |
 HTC Hero |
 Nokia E55 |
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| Review date | 18 Jan 07 | 19 Jun 09 | 22 Jul 09 | 28 Sep 09 |
| Editor's rating |
7.7
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9.3
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9.0
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8.9
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| Price range | £199 | |||
| Review summary | Nokia's E50 is the non-3G member of the E series, but that doesn't make it any less powerful. Its simple approach will appeal to many who want a capable handset for mobile email, Web, contact management and more, and its neat and tidy design will please many pockets. It's just a shame about the mono earbud Read full review |
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expensive phone, but it won't disappoint users who crave a great user experience. It's the current king of gadgets Read full review |
If you can stand the Hero's occasional sluggishness, it's a fantastic smart phone packed with great features. We like its distinctive looks, and the innovative user interface brings Android much closer to being as fun and good-looking as the iPhone OS, while being far more customisable. Occasional lag and Android's rough edges mean it's not quite an iPhone killer, but it's definitely fighting in the same class Read full review |
The Nokia E55 is impressively slim, has great battery life and is easy to use. The hybrid keypad may not be to everyone's taste, but, once mastered, it's surprisingly effective. Overall, it's an impressive handset Read full review |
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