Mobile review : Nokia 2730 classic

The Nokia 2730 classic is part of a trio of dirty-cheap phones headed to emerging markets. It’s an economy pack that tries to provide value for money. The Nokia 2730 classic boasts the most advanced features of the bunch of cheap handsets (some of which dip down to 25 euro a piece). The 2730 classic is actually trying to stay a cut above the typical low-end phone, with a QVGA screen, 3G data speeds and a 1GB microSD card in the box.

Key features

* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
* Dual-band 3G
* 2.0" 262K-color QVGA display
* 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera
* S40 user interface, 5th edition
* Stereo FM radio with RDS
* Standard 3.5mm audio jack
* Bluetooth (with A2DP) and microUSB port
* Hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 2GB cards supported, 1GB card included)
* Ovi Store, Nokia Maps for S40 and Ovi Share

Main disadvantages:

* Smallish display with poor viewing angles and poor sunlight legibility
* S40 interface feels clunky and out of date
* Stiff clicking controls and keypad
* Questionable build quality
* No smart dialing
* No document viewer

The 2730 classic is an entry-level offer, which is likely to enjoy robust demand. This handset seems the right thing to get us to try out a new format of reviews – crisp and short, all on one page. So, let’s not waste any more time and space and head straight to unboxing.
360 degree spin and unboxing

The Nokia 2730 classic comes in a tiny box and it actually has all the essentials – a BL-5C Li-Ion battery (1020mAh), a charger, one-piece headset and a microUSB cable. There’s a complimentary 1GB microSD card in the box and the handset supports up to 2GB.

Design and construction

The Nokia 2730 classic is obviously modeled after the Nokia 6700 classic, which is one of our favorite phones for looks and feel. That’s an out-and-out compliment to the 2730 classic, but upon close inspection, you’ll spot the inevitable differences.

The 2730 classic screen is a QVGA two-incher. That sounds reasonable given the pricetag, but in reality the viewing angles are surprisingly limited and the sunlight legibility is quite poor.

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