T-Mobile Lumia 710

Overview

The Nokia Lumia 710 has a 3.7-inch, WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) display. It sports a 5 megapixel camera and LED flash, and a loud and clear external speaker. Like most Windows Phone 7.5 devices, the Lumia 710 does not support microSD cards. The Nokia Lumia 710 is powered with a 1.4GHz Qualcomm processor and 512MB of RAM. The Windows Phone interface gets out of your way easily, and apps are quick to open more often than not.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

9
Average:

4
Bad:

1

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Last revision on January 28, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Strong performance for a budget device
Nokia apps and smart Windows OS
Agile performance
Inexpensive but still feature-rich
Bargain priced smartphone with solid specs and good quality
Affordable
Comfortable size
Shape and materials
Comes with enough built-in apps and services (ESPN, Netflix, The Weather Channel, My Account) to be convenient, but not overburdened
Comes in black or white
Fast processor

Reviewers Didn't Like

Clunky design
Middling camera
Uneven call quality
Front buttons aren't easy to use
No mobile hotspot feature
Camera is 5 megapixel instead of 8
Camera is not Carl Zeiss optics
8GB non-expandable memory
No front-facing camera
No 4G

Expert reviews and ratings

The Lumia 710 won't turn any heads or break any new ground, but it's not meant to either. It is a solid smartphone that offers a simple interface, quick performance, great call quality, and decent battery life - and at T-Mobile's $49.99 asking

By TechSpot on January 17, 2012

Review date: 25 January, 2012. Review by: IT Reviews Staff The Nokia Lumia 710 is basically an entry level version of the Finnish Windows Phone 7 launching pad device - the Lumia 800, which incorporated the radical new user interface from Microsoft....

By IT Reviews on January 25, 2012

The Lumia 710 is perfect at showing that you don't need to have powerful expensive specs to still get a phone that is enjoyable to use day-in, day-out....

By Pocket-lint on January 24, 2012

If you’re after a Windows smartphone but your budget is tight, the Nokia Lumia 710 is a dependable and fun little mobile. Those with extra cash in the bank will prefer the Lumia 800 however....

By Mobile Choice on January 24, 2012

The Lumia 710, more so when considering the price, should be on your shortlist if you are considering a Windows Phone 7 umm…phone. It is neck and neck with the Samsung Omnia W in terms of overall performance. The Omnia W is lighter and slimmer...

By ThinkDigit on January 19, 2012

The Nokia Lumia 710 is priced at Rs. 18,500 (MOP). At this price, it directly compares to the SE Neo V Android phone we reviewed earlier. The only problem some people might have with this phone is that there is no expandable memory (if you’re not...

By Tech2 on January 14, 2012

The Nokia Lumia 710 is a nice U.S. introduction to the Finnish company's foray into Windows Phone, but it leaves me wanting more. I was impressed with the Lumia 800 and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll see a higher-end Nokia Windows...

By PCWorld on January 06, 2012

There's a lot to like in Nokia's first US Windows Phone. The bargain price belies a solid set of features; quick performance and an elegant though not thin design. Call quality is excellent, the camera takes good photos and the phone is fast....

By MobileTechReview on January 05, 2012

This is the year millions of owners of so-called feature phones — devices which handle little beyond voice calls, texts, and photos — will finally upgrade to true smartphones.At least, that’s the hope of Microsoft and Nokia. The two...

By Wired on January 05, 2012

The Lumia 710 is a fine midrange smartphone, but it won't win any new converts over from Android or iOS....

By PC Mag on January 04, 2012

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