Nokia 8890 review

Network and connections

The Nokia 8890 cell phone was presented at the end of 2000. Considering this fact, it must be said that the model is fairly well equipped in terms of connections. First of all, it is a Dual-Band GSM, with coverage therefore extended to Europe. It does not yet include a browser that would allow access to the Web, but it does offer an IrDa infrared port.

Design and features

The design of this model is very classic and traditional, recalling the look of the first Nokia cell phones with built-in antenna. It is obviously a monobloc, but a cover conceals the numeric keypad (as in the previous 8850), with a single monochrome display. This screen has no color filter and holds 5 lines of text. The Nokia 8890 weighs only 91 grams, with dimensions of 100 mm in height, 44 mm in width, and 18 mm in depth. Available in Metallic color, it comes with a lithium battery providing a battery life of 150 hours or 3 hours and 20 minutes (stand-by or talk time).

Main functions

Not particularly rich in additional functions, the Nokia 8890 cell phone falls into the low end in this respect. It includes vibration, in addition to the usual calendar, alarm clock, clock, and calculator. Its internal memory, not particularly large, allows storage of up to 50 SMS, 50 calendar notes, or 8 Dial Numbers. The phonebook holds 250 contacts. It is possible to store 10 missed calls, 10 received, and 10 dialed, the most recent ones.

Entertainment and multimedia

The multimedia section is almost nonexistent, and the entertainment one is modest. Music and photo resources are absent. As for games, besides the four built-in ones, it is not possible to download additional ones because there is no access to the Web at all. There are as many as 35 monophonic ringtones. Messaging is limited to sending and receiving SMS (including concatenated ones, with a predictive text writing system) and picture messages.