Nokia 8210 review

Network and connections

A reissue of the 8110 model, launched in the fourth quarter of 1999 on the wave of its predecessor's success, the Nokia 8210 is a cell phone that operates on two GSM networks, 900 and 1800 Mhz. It also features an IrDa connection with a dedicated port, but not a Wap browser that would allow access to the Web. These are the only connections available. The use of this model is therefore limited to network coverage on the European continent.

Design and features

The main improvement over the previous model lies in the built-in display: we move from the 8110's monochrome screen with 4x13 characters to this 5-line text display (although still single-color). The screen resolution is 28x30 pixels. The design is still a standard monobloc, with an overall weight of 79 grams, dimensions of 101.5x44.5x17.4 millimeters and a total volume of 66 cc. The body is red in color, though it is possible to swap the covers.

Main functions

The ability to pair voice commands with certain phonebook contacts is the most significant function during calls. Also worth noting are the currency converter, the calculator, and the calendar. The phonebook can hold up to 250 contacts, while the phone's dynamic memory allows storage of the last 10 dialed calls, the last 10 received calls, and the last 10 missed calls. The 35 ringtones are monophonic.

Entertainment and multimedia

Since this is not a very recently designed cell phone, the multimedia aspect is practically nonexistent. There is therefore no camera and no music resources. There are only four pre-installed games. The messaging feature, which supports SMS, unfortunately does not make use of the T9 predictive text system. Through the Composer it is also possible to create new ringtones, up to a maximum of 5.