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Nokia C7 review: Nokia C7 Its sleek design and snappy performance help us overlook the quirks of the Symbian platform, but the 8-megapixel camera is a real disappointment.
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Design
If Nokia is having difficulties winning back the hearts and minds of iPhone and Android defectors, you can't tell by looking at its phones. We've seen a sharp decline in the number of Nokia handsets to review in 2010, but those we have seen have been beautifully crafted, and the C7 is no exception. Its design profile fits into the E-series family of good looks, with a mixture of stainless steel and plastic strongly reminiscent of the E71 , though without the QWERTY keyboard of the E-series phones we actually find the C7 more attractive.
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Nokia C7
The Good
Beautifully designed. AMOLED touchscreen. Symbian performs better than in the N8.
The Bad
Camera is well below expectation. Symbian isn't business friendly.
The Bottom Line
Its sleek design and snappy performance help us overlook the quirks of the Symbian platform, but the 8-megapixel camera is a real disappointment.