Both reviews praised the pocketable steel construction, usable keyboard, sunlight-readable display, responsive software and battery life. GSMArena criticised the camera's noisy photographs and poor video, and warned that larger fingers should try the compact keys. Trusted Reviews highlighted the lack of USB charging and BlackBerry Connect. GPS results differed: Trusted Reviews obtained a quick indoor fix, while GSMArena found a slow cold start in a moving car. Both valued office-document editing; Office 2007 support required an upgrade in their tests.
2.36-inch QVGA LCD, 320 × 240 pixels and up to 16 million colours; non-touchscreen. Panel technology confirmed by the full production reviews, not explicitly stated in the maker launch sheet.
Performance
Chip
ARM11 369 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory
128 MB
Storage
110 MB
CPU
369 MHz ARM11 processor from GSMArena's full production review.
Memory
128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena; distinct from free application memory. Maker specifies up to 110 MB internal user storage; GSMArena's 120 MB wording differs, so the maker figure is retained.
Storage type
Hot-swappable microSD up to 8 GB in the maker launch specification; optional card capacity is not built-in storage.
Cameras
Main camera
3.2 MP
Ultra wide camera
None
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Main camera
3.2 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; maker gives up to 2048 × 1536 still pixels.
Front camera
Front camera for video calls confirmed by maker; no sensor megapixel figure inferred.
Video recording
Maker specifies QVGA video. GSMArena tested 320 × 240 recording at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence, not an additional maker claim.
Camera features
Press the T key to focus before taking a photograph with the scroll key; image sequence, scene, white-balance and exposure controls in the exact owner guide.
Battery and charging
Battery
1,500 mAh
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
User-replaceable BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po. Maker maxima are 10.5 hours GSM or 4.5 hours WCDMA talk, and 17 days GSM or 20 days WCDMA standby. These are different operating conditions, not video-playback claims. Trusted Reviews' 1530 mAh wording differs from the maker's 1500 mAh.
Wired charging
Separate charger connector; exact guide describes a compatible wall charger and optional CA-44 adaptor for older compatible Nokia chargers. No USB charging in Trusted Reviews' production test; no charging wattage published in these maker sources.
Design
Type
Standard
Weight
126 g
Thickness
10 mm
Height × width
114 × 57 mm
Weight detail
Maker gives 126 g and 114 × 57 × 10 mm; GSMArena's 127 g wording differs.
Materials
Stainless-steel body with patterned metal rear cover.
Colours
Grey Steel and White Steel in original maker launch specification; regional availability varies.
Buttons
Physical QWERTY keyboard, navigation/scroll key, call/end controls and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys.
Speakers
Built-in speaker and FM/Visual Radio; production review reports no RDS. Compatible wired headset serves as radio antenna.
Software
Operating system
Symbian
Software at launch
Symbian OS 9.2, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 1, identified by GSMArena's production review.
Software features
Two personal/business home-screen profiles; Mail for Exchange, Nokia Intellisync, POP/IMAP, mobile VPN and phone/card encryption. Exact guide describes Quickword, Quicksheet, Quickpoint, PDF reader and ZIP manager. Both production reviews tested included document editing; Office 2007 support required an upgrade. Historical apps and online services may no longer be available.
Release detail
Announced 16 June 2008 with July shipments planned; launch sheet instead states planned Q3 introduction. Maker's July interim report says E71 had already begun shipping during the second quarter. Factory shipment is not proof of first retail sale; only confirmed 2008 year precision retained because worldwide first-sale month remains unresolved. No direct predecessor inferred from shared family or review wording.
Connectivity
Mobile network
Quad-band GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. Maker lists separate WCDMA 850/2100, 900/2100 and 850/1900 variants, not one five-band model. HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbps; WCDMA upload/download up to 384 kbps. No LTE.
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11g from maker launch sheet.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USB
Maker specifies Full-Speed USB and infrared; production review confirms micro-USB connector. USB 2.0 compatibility does not establish Hi-Speed transfer. Separate 2.5 mm AV/headset connector.
Positioning
Internal GPS with assisted GPS and Nokia Maps. Original production reviews describe licensed voice guidance rather than permanent free navigation. Historical services are not promised available today.
Storage options
Storage
110 MB
Pros and cons
Pros
+Physical QWERTY keyboard and dedicated application keys
