Nokia’s Classic range, and in particular, the 6300 and 6500, has proved popular with the punters and with good reason. These handsets embody the Finnish company’s ethos of easy-to-use, easy-on-the-eye phones that have been the bedrock of its success down the years. Its latest member of the Classic crew, the 3120, is set to continue this fine tradition.
The 3120 could actually be touted as a loose follow-up to the mid-range 3G trooper, the 6233. However, this ‘Classic’ candybar is far more streamlined and trim with a tasteful curved bottom end and very lightweight torso to slip effortlessly into the trouser pouch.
Like night follows day, the 3120 is oozing with Nokia’s acclaimed user-friendliness, sporting a fat thumb accommodating keypad and five-way rocker pad, not to mention an ultra customisable homescreen and every which way shortcuts for instant access to key features. It really is a delight to use.
The 3120 middle class ranking means headline features are scarce, although it’s still delivers a respectable line-up. With the best web browser outside of the iPhone on board, Opera Mini, and 3G download speeds, full fat internet surfing is effortless on the bright two-inch display.
The two-megapixel snapper is pretty rudimentary so don’t expect print quality photos while the music player is loaded with all the right mods for above-average quality tune snacking. The only downside is the 3120 doesn’t arrive equipped with stereo headphones or a USB cable. Tsch.
Verdict
The 3120 is Mr. Reliable. Anyone looking for a trusty doddle to use handset with a tidy set of features should take a shufti.
Best features
Slender and lightweight
Easy-to-use
Nicely featured music player
Not so good
Average camera
Lack of stereo headphones and USB cable
Closest rivals
Sony Ericsson K660i
This unassuming looking candybar packs HSDPA download speeds and handy internet shortcut keys for slick web browsing workout.
Samsung U600
A delightfully slimline slider that makes up for the lack of 3G download speeds with a capable 3.2 megapixel snapper.
Nokia 6500 Classic
On par with the 3120 Classic in the feature department but this 9.9mm thick wafer-thin phone cranks up the production and design values.
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