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Nokia 2690

alaTest has collected and analyzed 449 reviews of Nokia 2690. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and design. The price and usability also get good feedback, but the camera and battery get mixed views.

size, usability, price, design, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia 2690 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia 2690

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Nokia 2690 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The usability and portability are also appreciated.

portability, usability, design, size

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Nokia 2690 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Pink • Nokia 2690 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Pink

Sep, 2017

Expert review by: Softpedia (softpedia.com)

Nokia 2690 Review

 

Even though it has been tagged as a low-budget handset, Nokia 2690 is one of those phones that seem to be subsidized for what they have to offer. Boasting lots of features that are usually included in medium ranged mobile phones, Nokia 2690 is also...

Besides the low price, the candybar includes lots of features that almost qualify it for the mid-budget line-up: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support, microUSB port, microSD memory card slot. I was also pleased with the battery's autonomy and sound quality...

I think the only drawback of the device is the embedded camera, but even that cannot downrate the device too much as it's not the main attraction of the phone. It seems that Nokia didn't fail with this handset, as it offers even more than you could...

May, 2010
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Expert review by: (mobilegazette.com)

Nokia 2690

 

Billed as an "entertainment device", the Nokia 2690 has an MP3 player and FM radio, plus a microSD slot that supports cards up to 8GB and a 3.5mm audio socket.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by: (cellphonedia.com)

Nokia 2690

 

Nokia has been introducing new models periodically. The new Nokia 2690 is a low-budget GSM phone. This Candy Bar mobile comes with a great list of features. The handset is pocket friendly weighing somewhere under 81 grams.

Please suggest how to do uninterrupted continuous voice recording in voice recorder. Default setting stops after 1 hr.

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Consumer review by: Confirmed purchaser (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

Very easy to learn how to use. Good value for money

Buttons are ahrd to press. Difficult to switch off.

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review by: Peter (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

Very nice looking and impressive.At last I have a quad band phone I can use when I go on a long haul flight holiday.

Quite complicated for an old fogie.Limit what you do and get used to it and it is fine.It will be sometime before I can use everything ,but I soon learned to call and text!

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review by: linda (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

so easy to use light wieght for my handbag. all i need in a phone.

havnt found any yet.

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review by: christine (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

easy to use as l do not like anything complicated have even managed to send texes and take photos !!

have not found any yet .

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review by: Confirmed purchaser (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

Very easy to learn how to use. Good value for money

Buttons are ahrd to press. Difficult to switch off

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review by: joanna (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

great 1st phone for a teenager

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review by: Peter (reevoo.com)

Nokia 2690

 

Very nice looking and impressive.At last I have a quad band phone I can use when I go on a long haul flight holiday

Quite complicated for an old fogie.Limit what you do and get used to it and it is fine.It will be sometime before I can use everything ,but I soon learned to call and text

Sep, 2010
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio formats supported:AAC, MP3
FM radio: Yes
Music player: Yes
Ringer type:Monophonic / Polyphonic
Voice Recording:No / Yes

Call management

Call hold: Yes
Call timer: Yes
Call waiting: Yes

Camera

Built-in Camera: Yes
Main camera resolution:640 x 480
Main camera resolution (numeric):0.3
White Balance:Auto

Data Transmission

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version:2.0+EDR
Infrared data port: No

Display

Display:TFT
Display diagonal:4.57
Display number of colours:262144 colours / 65536 colours
Display Resolution:128 x 160
Touchscreen: No

GPS Performance

GPS:No / Yes
GPS (satellite):No / Yes
Position location:N / No / Y

Keyboard

Navigation key: Yes

Memory

Flash card support: Yes
Internal Memory:10
Internal storage capacity:8
Maximum memory card size:8

Messaging

Instant messaging (IM):No / Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Yes

Networking

Data network:EDGE, GPRS / EDGE, GPRS, GSM
GSM bands supported:850,900,1800,1900
SIM card capability:Single SIM
WAP: Yes

Other features

Browser supported:HTML, XHTML
Headphone outputs:1
Interface:Micro USB / MICRO-USB / USB / USB 2.0
Networking type:EGSM / EGSM/GSM / GSM / GSM/EGSM
Operating Frequency:850/900/1800/1900
Operating system installed:Series 40
Phone camera type:VGA
Playable formats:MP3, AAC
Playback formats:MP3, AAC
Smartphone: No
Supported network protocols:TCP/IP / WAP 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
Video capability: Yes

Phone features

Any key answer: Yes
Flight mode: Yes
Form factor:Bar
Java technology:No / Yes
Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes, Stopwatch, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Notes, To-do list / Calculator, Calendar, Notes, To-do list / Calendar, Notes, To-do list
Personalization:Themes
Phonebook capacity:2000
Speakerphone: Yes
Text prediction system:T9
Vibrating Alert: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
USB connector type:Micro

Power

Battery Capacity:860
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:BL-4C
Standby time (2G):335
Talk time (2G):270 / 4.30 / 4.5

Technical Details

Colour of product:Black / Blue / Grey / Pink / White

Video

Frame rate:15
Preview frame rate:15
Video call: No
Video capture resolution (max):176 x 144

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:1.38 / 4.55
Height :1.38 / 10.8 / 4.55
Volume:58.8
Weight:80.7 / 860
Width:10.8 / 4.55
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