Launch report · Nokia
Nokia E71: The slim metal QWERTY business phone that rivalled BlackBerry.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2008·$450·Score 44/100
The E71 was Nokia's sleek business QWERTY — a slim stainless-steel bar with an excellent keyboard and two-day battery, built to take on BlackBerry. It earned a devoted following among professionals and remains one of the most respected Eseries phones.
Key specs at launch
Display
2.36" QVGA
OS
Symbian S60
Memory
128 MB · microSD
Main cam
3.2 MP
Battery
1,500 mAh
Weight
127 g
What stands out
- Slim 10 mm stainless-steel body — premium for a QWERTY.
- Excellent physical keyboard.
- Two-day battery life.
- A genuine BlackBerry rival.
What to watch
- Tiny QVGA screen.
- Symbian was fiddly for messaging.
- 3.2 MP camera.
- Resistive, no touch.
The phone it has to beat
LG Viewty (KU990)
$500 · score 36/100