Nokia 6233 Candy Bar 3G mobile phone handset reviews and tariffs

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This mobile phone is a good all rounder. “There's something about nokia phones that makes them immediately usable. i have…” John, Grantham View all 70 real customer reviews

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Battery life	7.3
Design	7.8
Ease of use	8.1
Features	8.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.6
Overall rating	8.0

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Karen, scotland , “Basic text and chat user”

Score 10.0/10

+ I cannot fault this phone it is the best nokia I have had, and I have had a few, it is indestructible.

- i couldnt find any bad points with this phone

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purchased 30 Oct 2008

A, Somerset , “Basic text and chat user”

Score 7.0/10

+ Looks nice, easy to use, made by Nokia so you know what to expect. It holds loads of text messages.

- Compared to previous Nokia phones the text msg facilitiy is rubbish because you have to keep scrolling backwards and forwards to actually read the txt before the light goes out! Also it dosen't synchronize well with my pc compared to previous Nokia phones. The texts do not display the date and time, you have to actually go in the menu and its right in the middle of all the options!!

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purchased 31 Oct 2008

david, Barrow in Furness , “Basic text and chat user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Solid, dependable and easy to use, with all the features I require.

- If I was being fussy, then I would say it is a little on the heavy side and more suited to men than ladies.

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purchased 06 Jan 2009

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TechRadar expert review

Nokia seems to be able to produce a new handset almost every week, and inevitably some of its launches look rather familiar. The 6233 is a classic Nokia design - simple and to the point.But thanks to its steel bumper and rubbery backplate this phone has enough to make you want to pick it up. Below the understated exterior, however, this handset holds a secret. You won't guess it from the weight or size, but this is a 3G phone - one of the first Nokia models to offer a lowcost entry into the brave new world of high-speed multimedia downloads. Unlike most previous Nokia 3G handsets,…

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reviewed 14 Aug 2006

Product Features

3G	Yes
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
Type	Candy Bar

Band	Quad
Different frequency bands are used in different countries. Most phones can be used across Europe as they are Tri Band. You will need a quad band phone if you plan to travel to the USA.
EDGE	Yes
A precursor to 3G, this technolgy allows improved data transfer rates allowing features such as video streaming. Read more about EDGE on Wikipedia
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Camera Resolution in MegaPixels	2
The amount of data that can be captured when taking a photograph or video. A larger number represents a higher quality image, though this is also affected by other factors such as the lens size and quality.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	240x320
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
XHTML Browser	Yes
XHTML stands for Extensible Hypertext Markup Language. XHTML enabled phones are able to browse most internet content.
WAP	Yes
Simple Web browser
FM Tuner	Yes
An FM Tuner allows you to listen to FM radio stations on the move. You can see a list of FM radio stations at Ofcom:“http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/rau/radio-stations/analogue/analogue-main.htm”.
Email Functionality	Yes
SatNav	No
Satnav is short for ‘Satellite Navigation’. Satellite navigation allows you to see where you are travelling on a map and plan a route to your destination.
MP3 ATRAC Playback	Yes
MP3 playback capability
Operating System	Proprietary
Software on which the device runs
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Weight (g)	110
The weight of the product in grams.
Talk Time (hours)	4
Talk time dictates how long your phone’s battery will last if you were to talk continuously on it from a full charge.
Standby Time (hours)	340
Standby Time dictates how long your phone would last if left on standby, ready to receive calls, but with nothing else being done to it.
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)	No
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Instant Messaging	Yes
Instant Messaging allows you to communicate in real-time with friends from your phone using services such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, GTalk, ICQ or AIM. If you have a good data plan it’s a great way to stay in touch with your friends and save money.
Built-in Camera	Yes
Some GPS products come with a built in digital camera that allows you to photograph the place you are at and then add it to your map. Next time you wish to visit that place you just tap the image and the Satellite Navigation system plots a route. This is great if you don’t want to have to remember street names.
Dimensions (mm)	108x46x18
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Java	Yes
A software platform allowing 3rd party applications such as games to be loaded. Read more about Java on Wikipedia
Games	Yes
This is an indication of whether or not the phone has video games installed to play such as Snake or Sudoku.
HTML Browser	No
An HTML enabled phone will be able to browse the internet as if it were a normal PC. The exception to this is that it will not be able to show Flash-based content. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
Phone book capacity (names)	500
A phone’s phone book capacity indicates how many contact details it can store. Many modern phones come with optional memory cards that can be used to store extra contacts. A contact file is generally small and so ‘Practically Unlimited’ is often given because you would have to have thousands of people in your address book to fill it up.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.

Also known as: O2 Nokia 6233

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Manufacturer's Description

The Nokia 6233 is a stylish 3G phone with a high-quality stainless steel finish. Play music in high-quality surround sound through stereo speakers. Create pictures using the 2 megapixel camera with 8x smooth, digital zoom – in landscape mode on a 320×240 pixel QVGA display. Business users will like the WCDMA 2100 and tri-band GSM coverage on up to five continents (GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900).