Nokia C7 previewed on Mobile-Review, called "nice"

Eldar Murtazin, Editor in Chief of Mobile-Review, has struck again, gaining access to the C7, a device that is set to steal the title of “most leaked Nokia” away from the E71. With the C7 Nokia took the N8, chopped off the HDMI port, replaced the 12 megapixel camera with an 8 megapixel sensor, and … that’s really it. Set to launch in October or November for 350 EUR, a full 100 EUR cheaper than the N8, Eldar predicts that this model will sell much better than the more expensive Nseries brother.

I’ve still got to wonder however, why would anyone in this day and age buy a mobile phone that isn’t powered by the latest processors from ARM? Yes, I’m pulling out the flagship vs. midrange card again, but with a price tag that’s pushing the lower limits of what you can get that the market calls a “superphone”, do you really want to be stuck in the middle?

It’s hard to talk smack about a device that hasn’t hit the market yet, so it’s incredibly difficult for me to say whether you should wait for the Nokia N9 that we saw last week. Different operating system, different processor, different class of device, but there’s a high probability Nokia is going to sell it for between 500 EUR and 600 EUR. If you change your phone one a year then it’s worth the extra 150+ EUR to get something that you know will last you a long time.

With Symbian^3, even though we’re still waiting to see it in a shipping product, you’re getting the best of what was popular a generation or two ago. It pains me to see videos online showcasing Nokia Messaging or the built in browser, they’re so ancient compared to what I’ve been using since buying a Nexus One in February.

But hey, I’m just a talking head. You buy want you want, then leave a comment saying how Apple bribes me to say what I say, and finally go about your day feeling confident about your purchase because you spend all your free time in forums with Nokia fanbois who do nothing but preach to the choir.

Burnnn.

[Many more photos on Mobile-Review]

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Stefan Constantinescu

Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.

johnnie lasker

Is Stefan retarded?

“With Symbian^3, even though we’re still waiting to see it in a shipping product, you’re getting the best of what was popular a generation or two ago”

Symbian^3 is a new os that’s been built keeping some of its elements. It’s meant to be used in mid-low smartphones. Meego will be something that android and Ios will have a hard time to compete against…
Stefan Constantinescu

I know what the marketing material for Symbian^3 says, but having used a Nokia N8 prototype on several occasions it’s really just a spruced up 5800 Xpress Music and nothing more.

And yes, I am retarded. In fact, I just shit my pants.

Please call the nurse.
John

I am a bit disgusted of Stefan’s way of communicating here – no matter which company’s product he would be talking about. The last end of the article (“But hey, I’m just… ” is total BS and obviously pretty dumb thing to write. If you have some issue with Nokia, handle it with Nokia. You don’t have to pour your personal agenda on your readers. With regards to the handset, if you haven’t even seem a sales version of it, how can you make such judgments? People want to read good quality, objective reviews – not this.
PB

you are an iditot – you lack objectivity in ur writing
Stefan Constantinescu

My readers read me because of my opinions. If you don’t like it then go read another blog or better yet Nokia Conversations, the company’s official blog. They’ll never say a bad thing about their products. Guaranteed.
Stefan Constantinescu

Why thank you! Nice to know I have fans out there!
Mace

Actually, Android, and iOS have been trying to catch up what has been in Symbian for ages. S3 fills some gaps that have been there in the touch UI side plus some other improvements which make it even more competitive. And regarding CPU, this one has a superfast GPU which more than compensates that.
Adam

Pssst… Stefan, careful or Nokia might send you to jail for talking about a “leak”… lol… just ask Eldar.

All kidding aside… I agree with you 100% regarding the Symbian browser or in fact any other aspect of its’ UI. It’s a torture to use.

Times have changed and it’s no longer 2005. Open your eyes Nokia fanatics.

No, I am not a Nokia “hater”. In fact I have been using Nokia mobiles since the famous 3650 (circular keypad) all the way up to the N97 mini which has scarred me for life.
Jim

Watching Nokia release these meh devices is like observing a car wreck in slow motion: kind of sad and tragic, but you still can’t stop watching.
Ryan Shannon

I don’t think the C7 has the pentaband 3G radio the N8 has. I’m not a 100% sure about that but I can’t find anything saying it does.
http://www.farango.com/ r4 revolution

C7 is entirely more appealing than the N8. If this is a fair price, do not see why I would like a N8. do not bother to realize 12MP camera and HDMI.
http://www.farango.com/ r4 revolution

C7 is entirely more appealing than the N8. If this is a fair price, do not see why I would like a N8. do not bother to realize 12MP camera and HDMI.