Nokia X3 Touch and Type

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

2

Pros:

Extremely slim and light design, comfortable keypad, Wi-Fi, Xvid codec support, powerful loudspeaker
Great build and design, plethora of connectivty options
Slimline profile. Good call quality. Fast data speeds. Resistive screen

Cons:

Unimpressive display, keypad layout takes getting used to, no GPS, poor web browser, no video call camera, no camera flash, side controls are difficult to press, no social networking applications, no memory card supplied
No autofocus or flash, poor sunlight legibility, no document viewer

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Last revision on August 25, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Extremely slim and light design, comfortable keypad, Wi-Fi, Xvid codec support, powerful loudspeaker
Great build and design, plethora of connectivty options
Slimline profile. Good call quality. Fast data speeds. Resistive screen
Great touch screen integration with S40, Responsive touch screen, WiFi and 3G on board, Good loudspeaker

Reviewers Didn't Like

Unimpressive display, keypad layout takes getting used to, no GPS, poor web browser, no video call camera, no camera flash, side controls are difficult to press, no social networking applications, no memory card supplied
No autofocus or flash, poor sunlight legibility, no document viewer
Problematic design. Awkward interface. No camera flash. Average music output
Keypad layout takes some getting used to, Screen viewing angles and visibility in bright light not great, Visual stuttering when scrolling through lists

Expert reviews and ratings

The Nokia X3 Touch and Type is priced at Rs. 8,109. What we liked about the phone most was the design and the fact that it is a simple, easy to use phone. But now that we think about it, it's a bit too simple for our taste. We have come to expect a...

By TechTree on April 11, 2011

Nokia's X3 Touch and Type's form factor may initially look a little odd, but the experience using it is anything but. This is an excellent, basic feature phone with a great design, and it is highly recommended for anyone who doesn't need a...

By Good Gear Guide on December 20, 2010

Adding a touchscreen to S40 could have ended up as an unholy dog's dinner but it hasn't. Rather, Nokia has delivered a system of control that makes other candybar mobile phones feel rather dated. ®...

By RegHardware on November 24, 2010

So how many S’s have you seen in this review? Our final verdict as expected is in favor of the Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type and we will not say anything more. MODEL X3-02MANUFACTURER NokiaPROS Great build and design, plethora of connectivty...

By CgeNa on November 08, 2010

The dual touchscreen/keypad interface is a little clunky but there is still plenty to admire about this new candybar design...

By Stuff on November 06, 2010

Perfect for entry-level smart-phone users, the Nokia X3 Touch and Type is armed with both a touchscreen and button interface, as well as a drop-dead-gorgeous design. Its relatively outdated operating system won't please smart-phone veterans,...

By CNET UK on November 02, 2010

If you're in the market for a cheap touchscreen phone, the Nokia X3 Touch and Type is worth a look. Unlike most compact touchscreen handsets, the small screen doesn't hinder usability, as there's also a proper keypad for entering text....

By 5FWD on November 02, 2010

To sum up, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with the Nokia X3-02. It is a truly innovative Series 40 phone that mixes cool ergonomics with a wonderfully affordable price tag and good overall styling. The touch screen implementation only enhances...

By Phone Arena on October 21, 2010

Touch-enabled screens have been with us for quite some time now and are almost inseparable from the modern smartphone experience. They aren’t for everyone though, as some people still prefer the familiar touch of a keypad or QWERTY keyboard. How...

By TechSmart.co.za on March 02, 2011

With the focus on mid- to high-end smartphones, it’s easy to forget that there’s a considerable market for capable, well-designed feature-phones. The X3-02 isn’t perfect in that respect – we’re not keen on Nokia’s...

By SlashGear on December 20, 2010

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