Camera Phone Reviews

Nokia 6133

Whether headed to the next tourist destination or to the office, the Nokia 6133 handset's integrated music player keeps the tunes flowing. Supporting multiple audio formats including MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+, the phone also can store approximately 750 songs on an optional 1 GB hot-swappable MicroSD memory card, and uses an optional wired stereo headset or wireless stereo headset using Bluetooth(R) technology.

"Nokia and T-Mobile are continuing a long tradition of bringing innovative, high-quality devices to customers with the introduction of the Nokia 6133 phone," said Dirk Williamson, vice president of sales for Nokia. "The phone's combination of a sleek design and strong feature set will certainly appeal to both fashion and technology conscious customers, and T- Mobile's myFaves interface truly captures Nokia's mission of 'Connecting People'."

"The Nokia 6133 handset makes a great addition to our lineup of myFaves- enabled handsets," said Michael Gallelli, head of product marketing, T-Mobile USA. "The combination of a multimedia communications device with the myFaves experience gives customers the freedom to keep in touch effortlessly with those who matter most."

Key features of the Nokia 6133 phone include:

* T-Mobile myFaves
* Folder design with push-to-open button
* 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom
* Video capture and playback
* 2.2 inch 240 x 320 pixel QVGA display supporting up to 16 million colors
* Music player (supports MP3, AAC. AAC+ and eAAC+ formats)
* Bluetooth(R) wireless technology
* Hands-free speaker
* Voice dialing, voice commands and voice recorder
* Vibrating alert
* Video ringtones (separate additional download charges apply)
* Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE
* Dimensions: 3.61 x 1.88 x 0.79 inches (at largest points), 3.95 ounces

Nokia 6133 Reviews

Infosync reviews the Nokia 6133 and writes, "Call quality on the 6133 was a bit disappointing, and depended heavily on reception. Our calls sounded great when we had solid reception, but in spotty areas our calls were plagued by static. Unfortunately, we ran into shifty reception during our testing in Northern New Jersey, and our calls were dropped three times in about 20 minutes. The quad-band phone also picked up on a lot of ambient noise regardless of our reception. ... The 6133 packs in some fun extras, such as a 1.3-megapixel camera and an MP3 player with microSD memory expansion (although the slot is inconveniently placed behind the back cover). The camera functioned surprisingly well; our shots were clear and had solid color balance. "

MobileMag reviews the Nokia 6133 and writes about the phone's 1.3 megapixel camera: "While the 1.3 megapixel camera is certainly a step up from the garden variety VGA stuff you find in most other entry level phones, it certainly isn't enough to replace your standalone picture taker. This is particularly true in less than ideal conditions. For example, when I went to the Three Days Grace and Theory of a Deadman concert last weekend, I tried taking a few pictures and videos, and let's just say the results were less than impressive. ... It was handy having the camera button the right side of the phone, but what I found is that it seemed far too easy to accidentally press it when the phone was in its closed position. You can use the external color screen as a viewfinder, so there is a distinct possibility that you are previewing the inside of your pocket the whole ride to grandma's house. As such, I highly recommend that you activate the full keyguard at an interval that you feel comfortable with (I set it at 30 seconds, but you set it at whatever you'd like, not just pre-set choices)."

Mobiledia reviews the Nokia 6133 and writes, "With video capabilities and fun photo options, the camera is not deficient, but at 1.3-megapixels, it is rather mediocre. ... There is no flash on the camera, but there is a night setting for low light, a rather poor substitute. ... The Nokia 6133 rises just above average with its 1.3-megapixel lens, no flash, and video capabilities. Though it is not meant for serious photographers, the phone offers the basic tools for a fun video and camera phone experience."

PCMag reviews the Nokia 6133 and writes, "Photos taken with the so-so, flashless 1.3-megapixel camera had a definite tendency towards red on outdoor shots, making the sky look purplish. Indoor shots were blurry because of low shutter speeds, and low-light shots were sharp but had too much color noise. At least you can use the external screen as a viewfinder to take shots with the flip closed. The video mode takes the usual 176-by-144 videos at 15 frames per second."

PCWorld reviews the Nokia 6133 and writes, "On the right side of the handset, a dedicated key lets you access the 1.3-megapixel camera, which lacks a flash. The quality of my snapshots ranged from serviceable to very good. Still-life pictures and moving subjects were easy to capture, though colors sometimes looked washed out. The 6133 also lets you record brief video clips; like the video captured on most camera phones, it looked pixelated and blocky. ... While the Nokia 6133 can't compete with a dedicated music phone or a great messaging device, it nonetheless includes a good amount of functionality at a pretty low price."