Nokia 6500 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Sleek, stylish design; etched aluminium casing; 3G-capable; good call quality; 1GB internal memory

Cons: No memory card slot, no 3.5mm headphone jack, unified microUSB port limits multitasking

Verdict: The 6500 Classic is a well equipped 3G phone bursting with style. The lack of a memory card slot is a real let down, but it remains an excellent handset on the whole.

Review summary: The 6500 Classic isn't as gifted in the features department as its Slide brother but its slimline physique will still attract many a lascivious glance

Pros: Gorgeous metallic slender frame. Expertly constructed. Stunning display. Skilled music player

Cons: Average camera. Duff video recording quality. Limited memory

Review summary: nokia 6500 classic review: One of Nokia's most promising and slimmest phones to date, the 6500 Classic is a candy-bar mobile with a 2-megapixel camera, 1GB onboard memory and 3G connectivity.

Pros: Simple in its offering, 2 megapixel camera, stylish

Cons: Simple in its offering

Verdict: A good simple handset that is likely to appeal to many

Review summary: The Nokia 6500 Classic looks fantastic, with a slender profile and sexy design. Despite its shape, the handset is packed with a huge 1GB of memory and its really easy to transfer tunes from your PC. The phone also supports 3G downloads, has a 2-megapixel

Pros: Gorgeous design; 1GB of onboard RAM; good range of features

Cons: No microSD card slot; no FM tuner; shortish battery life

Verdict: It may not be the most advanced handset in the world and doesn't have the longest battery life, but Nokia 6500 Classic's drop-dead gorgeous design, ease of use and good range of features make it a winner