Display:360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
Camera:8 MP
Battery:
Released:Released 2010, October
The Nokia C7: A High-Quality Mid-Range Device
The Nokia C7 is a sleek and stylish device released by Nokia in October of 2010. With its impressive specifications and affordable price, it quickly became a popular mid-range option for smartphone users.
Design and Features
Released in three different colors (charcoal black, frosty metal, and mahogany brown), the C7 is a compact device measuring at 117.3 x 56.8 x 10.5 mm and weighing 130g. It has a mini-SIM slot and a 3.5-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Performance and Specifications
Running on Symbian^3 and upgradable to Nokia Belle OS, the C7 is equipped with a 680 MHz ARM 11 processor and Broadcom BCM2727 GPU. It also has 8GB of internal storage and a dedicated microSDHC slot for expandable memory. With a 256MB RAM, the device may not be suitable for heavy multitasking but is sufficient for everyday use. The main camera is 8MP with a dual-LED flash and can record videos at 720p@25fps or 720p@30fps via software update. The front-facing camera is VGA quality.
Network and Connectivity
The C7 supports both 2G and 3G bands and has HSPA speed of 10.2/2 Mbps. It also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, and NFC (via software update) capabilities. The device also features Web TV, a stereo FM radio with RDS and an FM transmitter, and a USB port.
Battery Life and Other Features
The C7 has a removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery that can last up to 552 hours on standby (2G) or 648 hours on standby (3G). It also has a talk time of up to 9 hours 30 minutes (2G) or 5 hours (3G), and music play time of up to 54 hours.
Other notable features include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass. The device supports WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, and Adobe Flash Lite browsing, as well as document viewing with Quickoffice and Adobe Reader. It also has a voice memo and predictive text input system.
Price and Availability
The Nokia C7 was discontinued and is no longer in production. However, it was available at the reasonable price of 150 EUR upon its initial release. As it is no longer being produced, interested buyers may be able to find used or refurbished units for sale.
Verdict: A Reliable Mid-Range Option
The Nokia C7 proves to be a solid mid-range option, excelling in design and features compared to its competitors in the same price range. With its sleek design, decent performance, and variety of features, it continues to be a great choice for budget-conscious smartphone users.
Nokia C7 Full Specifications
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
Speed
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
Launch
Announced
2010, September. Released 2010, October
Status
Discontinued
Body
Dimensions
117.3 x 56.8 x 10.5 mm, 64 cc (4.62 x 2.24 x 0.41 in)
Web TV
TV-out
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player
Quickoffice document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Adobe Reader
Voice memo/dial/command
Predictive text input