The Bottom Line
A well-balanced phone with an above average design quality.
Pros
- Sturdy flip phone, looks like it could last years
- Above average battery life
- Very Good speakerphone, though only half duplex
Cons
- The 4-way navigation key is not the best, but quite acceptable
- Speakerphone and earset volume a bit low
Description
- Technology support: GSM
- Built-in VGA camera
- Small at only 3.42 ounces and 3.35 inches high
Guide Review - Nokia 6101 Review
My job should be to find the bad sides of the Nokia 6101 so you don't have to live with them if you elect to buy this phone but my job is difficult today. The Nokia 6101 is a surprisingly good phone with few failures in the design. The camera gives, in my opinion, above average quality pictures, the design is luxurious and sturdy, the keypad works well, the main display is crisp and neat.
Well... Ok, there are some details that caught my attention. For instance, I've seen better 4-way navigation keys: this one is a bit small and a big finger can mess with the surrounding keys. The speakerphone volume isn't among the loudest either so in a noisy car or work area, that may just not be enough. But, other than that, frankly, I see the Nokia 6101 as a pretty good product. Sound quality is not perfect but it didn't sound to me as bad as what other reviewers report.