Camera Phone Reviews

Nokia 6555

Adding to its attraction, the Nokia 6555 features a QVGA 16 million color internal display - twice as many colors as the human eye can see - for a brilliant, crisp resolution on a large 240x320 screen, making it perfect for viewing photos and videos. The camera featuring a 6x zoom gives even greater versatility and full screen portrait viewfinder so you can be sure you get the right picture every time. The self-portrait function on the camera and video sharing ability ensures that special moments are easily shared with family and friends.

"Mobile-savvy consumers expect superior quality and design. We understood that need, and so created the the Nokia 6555. The Nokia 6555 is a sophisticated accessory delivering the outstanding features that you expect from Nokia," said Markku Suomi, Product Group Director, Mobile Phones, Nokia.

From the thin, narrow form factor with smooth lines to the 30MB user memory (with capacity for microSD expandable memory) and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, the Nokia 6555 sets the standard in its class.

Key features:
- Original smooth-back design
- Elegant external analog timepiece display
- Brilliant 16 million color display
- Video sharing
- WCDMA and quadband GSM functionality

Nokia 6555 Reviews

PC Mag reviews the Nokia 6555b and writes, "The 1.3MP camera is pretty nondescript. Photos had a slightly reddish cast. Low-light shots weren't blurry but were very grainy and full of noise. The camera shoots video at 176 by 144 pixels and 15 frames per second. You can store your photos in the 37MB of onboard RAM or on the memory card."

CNET reviews the Nokia 6555 and writes, "The 1.3-megapixel camera takes photos in five resolutions, from 1,280x1,024 down to 160x120. Editing options include three quality settings, four color effects, a night mode, brightness and white-balance settings, a self-timer, a multishot option, and a digital zoom. The 6555's camcorder shoots clips with sound in two resolutions (176x155 and 128x96) and a set of editing options similar to the still camera's. Clips meant for multimedia messages are capped at 20 seconds; otherwise you can shoot for as long as the available memory permits."

MobileBurn reviews the Nokia 6555 and writes, "If the 6555 has a weak spot, it's the camera. At only 1.3 megapixels and having no auxiliary illumination or flash, indoor shots had a tendency to be grainy. Outdoor shots with plenty of light tended to yield far better results. The camera also has the ability to record video. All media files can be stored on a microSD card. Unfortunately like so many other handsets, it is necessary to remove the battery before you can access the memory card. Bluetooth or a USB cable can be used to access the files on the card without having to remove it from the 6555, and will be easier for many people."

InfoSync reviews the Nokia 6555 and writes, "The built-in camera--despite having a 1.3 megapixel sensor (1280 x 960 resolution)--was atrocious, with poor light management, blurry edges and an overall lack of clarity in any conditions. We also had trouble sending photos to our computer using Bluetooth."

The Washingtonpost reviews the Nokia 6555 and writes, "On the imaging front, the Nokia 6555’s 1.3-megapixel camera does a solid job reproducing colors but scored poorly in terms of resolution and noise. You probably won’t be framing any photos you take with the 6555...Overall, the Nokia 6555 offers users a solid feature set for an entry-level phone, but with a few drawbacks you might expect from any phone you’re getting for free with a contract. The lack of multimedia functionality is an annoyance, but realistically you probably aren’t going to find a great music or camera phone at this price."

PC World Canada reviews the Nokia 6555 and writes, "There's also the now-standard cell phone camera on the outside of the case, but at 1.3 megapixels it's hardly worth mentioning and isn't a selling point of the phone...It does have a camera, but it's only 1.3 megapixels, which is a cell phone standard, and should only be used for quick, unimpressive shots, or when a better camera is further than a 10 minute walk or drive away."

MobileMag reviews the Nokia 6555 and writes, "The camera is perfectly adequate for what it needs to do, but it definitely will not replace any standalone digital camera you may have. At just 1.3 megapixels, the resolution is far from being the best and the image quality, while decent, is far from stellar. Other shortcomings include the lack of autofocus and flash, so don't even think about taking pictures under low-light conditions. I also found the camera quick-access key on the side to be annoying, because you can accidentally activate the camera while the phone is still in your pocket. Yes, the camera app loads even if the flip is closed."