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Nokia E61i

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User ratings:
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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8 editorial reviews
Addresses many of the inherent problems of the original - but painfully underpoweredRead more
You all know Nokia E61 – it’s been among the most popular Nokia smartphones ever since it was presented. Its fans have always been divided over it not...Read more
Nokia gets a "B" for this implementation of a PDA-like device. It comes with a host of different applications and functions built in (including an MP3 player and 2 megapixel digital camera), but while the key features for most of us are e-mail and telephone calls, it's nothing extraordinary.Read more
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Pros

  • has newer and more user-friendly Internet
  • offers a clear interface and is simple to configure
  • Google Maps for Mobile is fantastic

Cons

  • the left soft keys are a bit too far for you to press accurately
  • fans have always been divided over it not having a camera
  • Nokia chargers the ones with a thinner jack

Key specs

  • 2 Mpx
  • 2.8 in
  • 320, 240 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 1500 mAh
  • Single-core

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Nokia E61i - Pros & Cons

Nokia E61i

Pros

  • has newer and more user-friendly Internet
  • offers a clear interface and is simple to configure
  • Google Maps for Mobile is fantastic
  • It is quite convenient and inexpensive
  • the fit and finish are outstanding
  • Key feel is responsive and the soft texture of the keys feels
  • E61i sports is really impressive
  • the ability to go toggle back to previous pages is useful
  • mini-map technique to scroll around the page is very well done
  • quick keys on either side are well laid out and very useful
  • a clean

Cons

  • the left soft keys are a bit too far for you to press accurately
  • fans have always been divided over it not having a camera
  • Nokia chargers the ones with a thinner jack
  • its back is pretty bare
  • the navigation and soft keys are too thin and far too unresponsive
  • The software has not changed
  • it is still painfully underpowered
  • Some navigation keys feel cramped
  • fiddly joystick
  • lack of camera and the menu layout
  • the touch controls were cramped and I often experienced delays

Nokia E61i - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
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IconBattery capacity
1500 mAh
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Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconCPU clock speed
0.22 GHz
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CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Nokia E61i - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemSymbian OS 9.1
CPU clock speed0.22 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
RAM memory24 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution2.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution15.0 fps
Autofocusyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Brown
  • Silver
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Other features
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEno
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Display
Screen size2.8 in
Touchscreenno
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution320 x 240 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
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Storage
Internal storage56 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage2GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.61 in
Width2.74 in
Depth0.55 in
Weight5.29 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version1.2
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Standby time456.0 h
Talk time5.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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Nokia E61i Nokia - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7
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Nokia E61i Nokia E61i | IT PRO
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Published: 11.10.2007
Nokia E61i | IT PRO
3.0

Addresses many of the inherent problems of the original - but painfully underpowered

Nokia E61i Nokia E61i review: Lens-wear for the messenger
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GSMArena.com
Published: 04.05.2007
Nokia E61i review: Lens-wear for the messenger

You all know Nokia E61 – it’s been among the most popular Nokia smartphones ever since it was presented. Its fans have always been divided over it not...

Nokia E61i Nokia E61i cell phone review
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Network World
Published: 19.11.2007
Nokia E61i cell phone review

Nokia gets a "B" for this implementation of a PDA-like device. It comes with a host of different applications and functions built in (including an MP3 player and 2 megapixel digital camera), but while the key features for most of us are e-mail and telephone calls, it's nothing extraordinary.

Nokia E61i Nokia E61 review | Stuff
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Nokia E61 review | Stuff

Is Blackberry’s domination of the mobile email market finally coming to an end? Nokia certainly hopes so, with its E61.

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fonearena.com
Nokia E61i Review
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All About Symbian
Published: 11.05.2006
Nokia E61
4.3

Ewan Spence lives with Nokia's first landscape/qwerty S60 smartphone and finds plenty to both like and err.... not like quite so much...

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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Nokia E61i

Nokia's successor to the E61 boasts a slimmer side profile and a 2-megapixel shooter.

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Ubergizmo
Nokia E61i Review

By guest editor Steven NersesianThe day my beloved Nokia E61 was stolen was a sad, sad day in my life. I had grown oddly attached to its alluring...