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 |
 Samsung i8510 |
 Nokia E71 |
 Apple iPhone 3G |
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| Review date | 18 Jan 07 | 1 Sep 08 | 24 Jun 08 | 10 Jul 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.7
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8.9
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8.9
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8.9
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| Price range | £199 |
£550.86 - £561.96
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| 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 |
Samsung has taken us by surprise by creating an excellent handset that feels like it could have been made by Nokia. If you're looking for a high-end handset with almost every feature currently available -- and then some -- the i8510 is the phone for you Read full review |
We've been yearning for a phone with a Qwerty keypad that looks good and works like it should, and here it is. The Nokia E71 exceeded our expectations and is a great example of Nokia's ability to combine ease of use with attractive design. While we don't like the camera, we think the rest is pretty close to perfect Read full review |
Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some truly mouth-watering features. 3G is lightning fast compared to EDGE, and GPS means you'll never get lost again. You still can't send MMS and there's only a 2-megapixel camera, which may annoy you, but overall it's a wonderful experience Read full review |
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