We first got our hands on the Nokia C7 back in September where we observed that the handset is quite tricky to place. Although it's a smartphone, it's not as highly specked as the likes of the Nokia N8, but it sits somewhere above the maker's C6 so at least Nokia can be said to be sticking to its promise of providing phones for all budgets and tastes.
Measuring just 10.5mm deep, the handset boasts a slender profile, while the 117.3 x 56.8mm dimensions mean that it is relatively compact, if a little on the long side. Weighing in at 130g, the phone isn't exactly a featherweight but this does make it feel reassuringly strong and you'll certainly notice if it falls out of your pocket - it'll probably survive the fall too.
Although the large screen surrounded by a reflective bezel seems quite efficient. Apart from the touchscreen, the front of the phone includes a small menu button under the screen along with Call and End Call keys. There's also a front-facing camera in the top-right hand corner.
The 3.5-inch AMOLED screen is well-sized and execute in bright condition all thanks to the AMOLED technology. The C7 does enable you to pinch-zoom your way around the web, but we found this to be a little sluggish and not as responsive as we would have liked.
Although not the highest resolution in the market, the 640 x 360 pixels offered by the C7 do a perfectly reasonable job of picture web graphics with vibrant colors. Edges can get a little blurry as you zoom in but generally text is clear and easy to read. Video quality isn't great - pictures tend to look quite pixilated.
The web browser is functional, if a little clunky and awkward to use. The C7 has 8GB of built-in memory which, although not a huge amount, should be enough for most users. If you want to extend the memory capabilities of the phone then you can use a microSD card, although this isn't supplied so you'll need to spray some more cash to get yourself fully kitted out. The C7 features Nokia's Symbian 3 OS.
News Source: www.pocket-lint.com