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Nokia X6 Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Stylish Touch Screen Smartphone
Symbian 9.4 Operating System with S60 5th Edition Software
3G HSDPA, HSCSD & WLAN Wi-Fi® Technology
3.2 Inch TFT 16.7 Million Colour Touch Screen (640 x 360 Pixels)
Touch Screen QWERTY Keyboard
32 Gbytes Memory
Video Recorder (30 fps) with 4 x Digital Video Zoom
Music Player with Music Search Feature
5 Megapixel Camera with Carl Zeiss Optics & Dual LED Flash
HTML, WML & XHTML Internet Browser
A GPS Navigation with Ovi Maps Application

Design

90%

Usability

87%

Features

93%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our Nokia X6 Review

The Nokia X6 is a fashionable & sophisticated 3G Smartphone which comes with a fabulous looking casing complete with a wide selection of user friendly Smartphone feature. Its casing has a desirable design which is slim & comes in either a white casing with blue accents or a black coloured casing with stylish red accents. The X6 has a solid feel casing which weighs one hundred & twenty two grams including the fitted battery & its overall dimensions make it an easy handset to hold in a single hand which measures 1.38cm in depth by 5.1cm in width & 11.1cm in height. This Smartphone supports a stunning touch screen user interface & operates a Symbian 9.4 operating system complete with series S60 fifth edition software. Its touch screen has a 640 pixel by 360 pixel high resolution display which makes viewing videos & images a high quality viewing experience for its user. This screen is 3.2 Inches in size when measured diagonally & the user can experience a 16.7 high colour display. The Nokia X6 has an outstanding amount of built in memory which means the user can store all their data with ease on the thirty two gigabytes of internal memory.

A built in A GPS navigation feature allows the user to find out accurate directions to destinations with the supports of an Ovi Maps application. The user will never be lost again with this A GPS navigation feature on their Smartphone. The fitted battery provided with the handset provides up to a staggering 420 hours of 3G standby time or up to eight & a half hours of GSM talk time. Depending on the user's needs & the built in features being used this handset will not need charging constantly due to its capable battery fitted. The Nokia X6 is a 3G HSDPA capable Smartphone which allows its user to gain high speed connectivity when connecting to the Web & the user can enjoy multi use of features on their Smartphone. This handset supports HSCSD & EDGE technology which allows the user to experience high speed transfer rates when transferring data between their Smartphone & other devices. The user can use their 3G Smartphone over a quad band GSM networks or over 3G HSDPA network depending on the user's needs. An integrated USB port allows the user to use a USB connection when connecting the X6 to other USB compatible devices, which provides the user with a USB cabled connection for a quick & efficient data sharing method. The user may prefer to transfer or share data with other devices using a wireless Bluetooth® connection which can be enjoyed between the X6 & another compatible Bluetooth® device without the use of wires, providing the devices are up to ten metres apart when the user wishes to connect. It's built in WLAN Wi-Fi® technology allows the user of the Nokia X6 to connect to the Internet via a wireless LAN or via a hotspot when the user is on the move, providing a cable free connection to the Internet.

The front facing camera allows the user to take part in a 3G video call whilst the user is being recorded by the front facing camera & can continue to view their contact on the large touch screen. The user can enjoy up to three hours of 3G video talk time from a fully charged battery. The main built in camera which is a 5 megapixel camera allows the user to capture video recording at up to thirty frames per second for a truly clear video capturing feature. This video recorder comes with a four times digital zoom allowing the user to zoom in & out when recording & the user can select either an automatic scene mode or a night scene mode. The user can playback video footage on their Nokia X6 which has either been stored on their Smartphone, sent from others or downloaded from the Internet. This handset provides an amazing video playing experience for the user on the move to enjoy as entertainment. The user can playback videos in MPEG4 format at up to 30 frames per second. The Nokia X6 has its main camera lens situated on the back of the casing which is a 5 megapixel camera complete with Carl Zeiss optic. A camera key allows the user to capture a photo quickly & X6 has a variety of imaging features which allow the user to capture a truly stunning photo. The user can capture their photos in a still mode, video mode, self timer mode or as a sequence of photos. A four times digital zoom allows the user to get up close when taking a shot & a dual LED flash will add light to a shot when needed. The dual LED flash can be set to automatic mode, on, off or even to a red eye reduction mode depending on the user needs. This five megapixel camera has an automatic focus feature which will ensure the user produces a well focused capture each time the camera feature is used.

The X6 supports a HTML, WML & XHTML Internet browser allowing the user to view all their favourite websites on their Smartphone & the user can set up RSS feeds to stay in touch with all the latest updates or news from their preferred websites. The user can create, send & receive emails on the Nokia X6 which is ideal when the user is away from the office or their computer. This email service supports document attachments which include popular format attachments for pictures & text. The X6 supports other messaging services which include an audio messaging service allowing the user to share music & sound in a message, an instant message which is an online text chat between contacts, a text messaging service & a multimedia messaging service which allows the user to share a picture or video complete with sound & text attached. The Nokia X6 comes with a selection of ringtones & sounds but the user may wish to personalise their ringtones by downloading new tines to suit their taste in music. The handset supports MP3 tones, visual ringtones & polyphonic sound. This Smartphone has a variety of call features which allow the user to track their calls which are stored on the phone allowing the user to view all missed calls, call dialled & calls received. The user can enjoy other call features such as a speaker phone call or a conference style call with up to six contacts per call. The X6 comes with preloaded games which will keep the user entertained which include D Mix Tour, Spore & Asphalt 4 games. The user can enjoy music by tuning into the FM radio or by playing their music on the built in music player. The music player supports colourful album art viewing display & the user can easily search for their music by album name, artist or genre. The user can create playlist & enjoy up to thirty five hours of music playing time from a full battery. This music player comes with sound features which include a dedicated volume key, a built in graphic equaliser & a bass booster for further sound enhancement.

Nokia X6 Specifications & Features

Screen
3.2 Inch TFT 16.7 Million Colour Touch Screen (640 x 360 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
Carl Zeiss Optics
Auto Focus
4 x Digital Zoom
Dual LED Flash
Dedicated Camera Key
Capture Mode (Still, Sequence, Video & Self Timer)
Flash Mode (On, Off, Auto & Red Eye Reduction)
Scene Mode (Auto, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait & Night)
Video Recorder (30 fps)
4 x Digital Zoom
Scene Mode (Auto & Night)
Video Player
Landscape Mode Playback
RealPlayer
Video Streaming
Front Facing Camera
Video Calling

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Audio Messaging
Instant Messaging
Email with Attachment

Sound
Music Player (MP3 & AAC)
Playlist
Music Search (Artist, Album & Genre)
Graphic Equaliser
Album Graphics
Bass Booster
Volume Key
FM Radio RDS
Visual, MP3 & Polyphonic Ringtone

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Games
Spore Game
D Mix Tour Game
Asphalt 4 Game

Organiser
Contacts
Calendar
Clock
Alarm Clock
Calculator
To Do List
Conference Call (6 Contacts)
Speaker Phone
Call Waiting, Call Hold & Call Divert
Call Log (Missed, Dialled & Received)
Vibration Alert
Flight Mode
A GPS Navigation System
Ovi Maps Application
Symbian 9.4 Operating System
Series S60 5th Edition Software

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
HSCSD
WLAN Wi-Fi®
USB
Bluetooth®
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 900 & 2100

Internet
HTML, WML & XHTML Browser
Nokia Browser
RSS Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
32 Gbytes Memory
8.5 Hours GSM Talk Time
6 Hours 3G Talk Time
401 Hours GSM Standby Time
420 Hours 3G Standby Time
3 Hours Video Call Time
35 Hours Music Playing Time

Weight & Size
122 g
111 x 51 x 13.8 mm

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Reviewer: Chris Weeks - UK
Date: 6th May 2010

Having owned the X6 for a short time I am no expert on it just yet.

I read two reviews below from Tony from UK & Paul from UK & would like to add that the phone can be slow at times but then I am expecting it to jump through hoops as I am a heavy user who flips from one application to another & expects instant response, well quicker than instant actually. All in all this is a great Smartphone & has no major flaws to mention, a well priced Nokia Smartphone I would say.

If you are considering buying the X6, just make sure you know what features 7 application it comes with before being swayed by others, too many people buy a phone the complain it does have 3G or Wi-Fi or a decent camera, happy shopping guys. Read a few reviews too, it will help you make the right choice.

Design

95%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Dee Smith - UK
Date: 16th Apr 2010

I got this phone with trepidation as I am not that brilliant with mobiles but am pleasantly surprised at just how easy it is to use, after a quick flick through the manual I was up & running! The touch screen is very responsive & large enough even for the biggest fingers (other touch phones I've used have been too small & it has taken long times to send texts), it can be operated with one hand easily & it is easy to navigate through the menu's (something I've had problems with before). The camera takes fantastic, sharp pictures even in poor light.

Overall a smart looking phone & my only complaint is the cheap casing which ruins the look of this marvellous phone. I thoroughly recommend it even to those with limited knowledge of mobiles.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Paul Tasker - UK
Date: 7th Apr 2010

Great phone but after 5 months, a few annoyances.

Nokia please put the antenna on the tops of your phones in future, not on the base where you want to hold it. Drains the signal, not good in poor areas, & therefore also the battery life unnecessarily. If you use this device in landscape mode or just hold it by its edges you'll have more than twice the number of signal bars available!

It can be frustratingly slow at time but seems to sort itself out. Not sure what it's doing when it does, it can take a few days before its back to its normal self. I think it may have something to do with applications you install. Be careful to only get ones approved for the X6. Get other Symbian stuff for similar phones & it may cause issues.

It's no match for an iPhone or android phone in terms of applications & processor power. Beats iPhone on camera though & web browsing using opera mini is speedy & enjoyable. If that doesn't work, the built in web browser is slower but has better support for more complicated sites.

Don't run too many applications at once. I like the GPS too, though sometimes it has been a bit slow on newer version of ovi maps. Google maps is much quicker but it will download on the fly so ensure you have a good amount of cheap Internet access on your contract or pay as you go bundle if you want to use it.

Design

85%

Usability

65%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Nokia Man - UK
Date: 31st Mar 2010

Proving to be the best Smartphone ever owned. Got it free on a new contract, I was waiting for a Nokia Smartphone of this calibre for too long but at least I got there in the end. I could be picky & moan about response time etc etc but in all honesty this is a great Smartphone & there is not a perfect phone out there, but in my experience this has to be one of the best.

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Tony - UK
Date: 31st Mar 2010

I have to agree with the reviewer below, Paul from the UK, this Smartphone can be a little slow due to Symbian but software but it is a massive improvement on many Smartphone's I have had the pleasure & not so much pleasure of using. X6 is a great Nokia Smartphone which I would most definitely recommend, I am enjoying this phone for all my business dealings which is nonstop at the moment, so thumbs up to Nokia, a huge improvement.

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Asif - Nottingham, UK
Date: 17th Mar 2010

This is more of a question than a review which I'll do later as I just got my phone. Can someone please advice if I can connect this phone to ANY Bluetooth headset & also, do the blue lines at the top & bottom light up or are they just coloured blue?

Design

80%

Usability

90%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Paul - UK
Date: 5th Dec 2009

The Nokia X6 is a big improvement on the Nokia 5800. At first there may not seem to be much between them, but in practice the small differences add up.

The X6 comes with a capacitive screen which is so much more responsive, & as its glass it looks amazing, the resolution & detail are at least as good as an iPhone. I picked this up for the 1st time in a shop & went wow. I'd been trying the Nokia N97 before hand, which I liked, but this seemed better.

Another improvement on the 5800 is the camera (it needed to be improved, the 5800 was terrible in low light) which is now 5 megapixels & has a much better sensor. It'll cope indoors better than most phones. Much better for video now too, supporting 30fps at 640x480. More than enough for most uses of a phone.

Music is well catered for with an excellent music player that has a great way of selecting albums. Easier than iPhone. In fact it terms of music this has got the iPhone beaten. On many tariffs it comes with Nokia's comes with music. This allows a year's worth of music downloads at no extra cost. & you can use them on one PC too. Sound quality is surprisingly good. I mean it's not going to be a high end CD player, but run this into my hifi & the experience is certainly a listenable one, as good as iTunes downloads.

Browsing is also pretty good although not great, iPhone wins here. Symbian browser can be fiddly & slow on some websites. Better than most phones but not up to safari on iPhone. When opera launches a mini that works properly with touch (the current one is buggy with touch), then it'll probably be as good with advantage of compressing images to suit the phone screen speeding up browsing if not using Wi-Fi.

Reception, call quality, & text messaging facilities are excellent & even better this phone now comes with a proper email browser.

Downsides. The processor is a bit slow. Scrolling down emails, running multiple apps & doing a lot at once such as playing a song & browsing the web with email app running in background will slow the phone down. It's like running windows with the computer on battery saving mode.

Doesn't quite feel smooth. It does if you have less stuff running. These bugs are more limitations of Symbian. Firmware updates should hopefully help get the full potential out of the phone.

Design

90%

Usability

80%

Features

95%

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