Overall Score
53.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7301)53.7
Performance(#5903)57.3
Camera(#6095)42.1
Display(#7950)61.9
Battery(#10185)43.5
Build(#8394)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 701
Short Review
- The Nokia 701 features a compact design with dimensions of 117.2 x 56.8 x 11 mm and a weight of 131 grams, making it easy to handle.
- Its 3.5-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 210 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a 1.0 GHz ARM11 processor, which can be boosted to 1.3 GHz after an update, paired with 512MB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, but lacks optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is 1300 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Symbian Belle, which can be upgraded to Belle FP1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and NFC support.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including steel dark and amethyst violet.
- However, it does not support 5G and has limited internal storage of 8GB.
- Overall, the Nokia 701 is a solid device for basic usage with a focus on essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size3.5"
TypeLED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI360
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU1.0 GHz ARM11 (1.3GHz after update)
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1300 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BL-5K)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions117.2 x 56.8 x 11 mm, 64 cc (4.61 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
Weight131 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSteel dark, silver light, amethyst violet, white
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemSymbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
OS VersionSymbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes