Nokia 7230

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

7

Pros:

Small, Well made keyboard, Good battery life, 3.5mm top mounted headset jack.
Included 2GB memory card, User friendly interface, Quick email setup, 3.5mm headphone jack
Sleek design; feature-rich; doubles as a decent music player; 2GB memory included.

Cons:

Plasticy build quality, No Auto Focus, Viewing angles leave a lot to be desired, Music playback is flat and tinny
Screen has a poor viewing angle; navigation pad lacks definition; call quality suffers in both directions.

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Last revision on March 16, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Small, Well made keyboard, Good battery life, 3.5mm top mounted headset jack
Included 2GB memory card, User friendly interface, Quick email setup, 3.5mm headphone jack
Sleek design; feature-rich; doubles as a decent music player; 2GB memory included
Bright, friendly interface, Good navigation features with Ovi Maps, 3G internet, over-the-air backup with Ovi.com, 3.5mm audio jack

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plasticy build quality, No Auto Focus, Viewing angles leave a lot to be desired, Music playback is flat and tinny
Screen has a poor viewing angle; navigation pad lacks definition; call quality suffers in both directions
Programs load slowly, instant messaging app only supports Ovi accountsLook and Feel

Expert reviews and ratings

The Nokia 7230 is a mixed bag. While it provides a reasonably priced means of getting internet on the go, bundles in a camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2GB of memory for your music and a slim design, all these are unrefined positives.We would recommend...

By Phone Arena on August 25, 2010

The Nokia 7230 is a feature-packed prepaid let down by call quality issues and a few design quirks....

By CNET Asia on August 11, 2010

The 7230 is a feature-packed prepaid let down by call quality issues and a few design...

By CNET Australia on August 09, 2010

Some of us want a phone to be all singing and all dancing. We want a large touchscreen, social networking, app stores, great video playback. You name it, we'll probably want it – yes, I can even see a use for a kitchen sink if you can...

By Trusted Reviews on April 22, 2010

on the Nokia 7230 There is always a market for basic-yet-stylish handsets, and the Nokia 7230 fits the bill perfectly. 3G web speeds and Ovi Maps are bonus features at this price point, making for a capable handset all round Related News Nokia...

By 3G UK on April 04, 2010

A hundred pounds doesn’t go much further than with the 7230, a 3G handset with good mapping software...

By Mobile Choice on March 26, 2010

Not everyone needs a phone with a million apps and a 20MP camera. Sometimes you just want to make calls, text and browse the internet for basic information, with a little style thrown in. Something like the Nokia 7230 slider phone for example.At only...

By TechRadar on March 26, 2010

If it's a basic yet sturdy handset you're after then you could do a lot worse than the Nokia 7230; like all basic Nokias before it, it excels at calling, texting and generally being easy to get to grips with.But for anything more complex, the...

By Recombu on March 17, 2010

We like the Nokia 7230's luxurious styling, simplicity and slide-out keypad, but it doesn't offer anything that makes it stand out from the crowd...

By CNET UK on March 16, 2010

The Nokia 7230 is a phone for someone looking for phone with a limited budget and some decent amount of features. But definitely not for someone looking for a good build quality. The alternatives for Nokia 7230 are Nokia X3, Sony Ericsson Zylo and...

By CellPhoneQuick on September 02, 2010

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