Camera Phone Reviews

InfoSync World reviews the Nokia 6170 and writes - 'As far as looks are concerned, the clamshell Nokia 6170 is best described as a masculine version of the Nokia 7270; stylish, yet a tad on the heavy side. The 6170 is a little cheaper than the 7270, but doesn't offer an integrated FM radio and has severely limited internal memory. A superb keypad and 5-way navigation button raise the overall impression, however, so as a fashion phone with basic features, the 6170 delivers the goods.'

PC Mag reviews the Nokia 6170 cell phone and gives it a rating of 'good'. They describe the 6170's performance as:'A solid, midrange phone that does little to distinguish itself, the Nokia 6170 will appeal to flip-phone fans who like Nokia's user interface and software. At first glance, the boxy 6170 looks and feels bulky, but it's really no bigger (3.5 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches) and not much heavier (4.3 ounces) than other flip phones, such as the Editors' Choice Motorola V551. The stippled, stainless-steel cover gives the 6170 a stylish, businesslike appeal. Flipping it open reveals a shiny interior and an excellent keypad—the keys aren't separated, but they're large and tactile. The chrome inside attracts fingerprints, but the textured outside does a better job of hiding them.'

- Stainless steel covers
- Two color displays
- Familiar functionality
- VGA camera
- Video streaming
- Email
- Fast connections
- Push to talk capability

Nokia welcomed a stylish, folding camera phone to its mid-range portfolio with the introduction of the Nokia 6170 at the annual Nokia Connection conference, held simultaneously in Singapore and Helsinki. Enhanced with a stainless steel finish, the Nokia 6170 phone provides a modern design with up-to-date mobile technologies to manage the challenges of a busy schedule. The tri-band Nokia 6170 will be available in two versions: a GSM 900/1800/1900 primarily for the European and Asian markets, and a GSM 850/1800/1900 primarily for the Americas. Shipments are expected to start in fourth quarter 2004. The unsubsidized retail price excluding taxes is expected to be around ?250.

“There are a lot of demands on people today, especially in striking the right balance between personal and work life. The objective of the Nokia 6170 camera phone is to offer busy people a tool to get the most out of life,” explains Aage Snorgaard, Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “The introduction of this product also responds to customers who value Nokia's distinctive, intuitive user interface and functionality in a stylish 'clamshell' design.”