Nokia Lumia 710
The basics
The Nokia Lumia 710 is just one of the growing army of Microsoft WIndows Phone handsets built by Nokia. The mid-entry phone weighs 125.5 grams, has a 3.7-inch TFT screen and has a 1.4GHz single core processor. You also get a 5-megapixel camera with a 4X digital zoom and an LED flash. The Nokia Lumia 710 can also record video in 720p high definition. Storage is a maximum 8GB.
The good
Build-quality all-round is great, even with the swappable rear plates that let you customise the phone. The Nokia Lumia 710 may not be the most striking phone around, but it feels reassuringly solid and reliable.
The 5-megapixel camera performs well. It won’t match up to those found on some of the higher end smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2, but it does the job nicely. The f2.4 lens copes well even in dimly-lit indoor conditions, with not much lag at all when taking shots.
One of the cool features you’ll find on the Nokia Lumia 710 is Nokia Mix Radio - a free music service that gives you access to playlists arranged in categories by genre and your favourite artists. You can choose from a default range of genres, or type in the name of an artist to get hold of music similar to them. It’s a great way to listen to and discover new music.
The Windows Phone 7.5 tile interface take some getting used to but it does a lot of things very well. It’s bright, big and makes it easy to see the things you need by grouping your most used apps and features together. Live tiles display notifications so you know when you’ve got a new message, or when something needs updating. A nice little range of Nokia apps such as Nokia Public Transport, Nokia Maps and Nokia City lens offer handy GPS navigation and help you to find new things to do.
The bad
The Nokia Lumia 710 is let down by its limited 8GB storage.There’s no microSD card slot to boost it either.
Performance could also do with a little prodding. The Lumia 710, unlike some high-end counterparts does not feature a dual-core processor. This shows when switching between apps, when the slight lag becomes noticeable.
While the range of available Nokia apps are genuinely handy, the Windows Marketplace is still a pauper when it comes to its choice of great apps and games in comparison to the Android Market and Apple’s iTunes store.
The bottom line
Despite some of the minor complaints, the Nokia Lumia 710 is a wonderful mid-budget Windows Phone with some great features, access to a growing app store and the improving Windows Phone operating system. The Nokia Lumia 710 is definitely worth checking out.
User comments (14)
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Peter Clutton12 April 2012
The Nokia Lumia 710, Bluetooth is not compatible with most devices, even though nokia say it is. Bluetooth is not data transferable, so no picture sharing. The little lag locks up the phone so you have to switch off and disconect the battery to get it to work, most apps are not compatible... overall for £150 upwards, this phone is a rip off!
Report as inappropriatedavid23 April 2012
Time for an update of these pages. Models available etc
Report as inappropriateDaveyC25 April 2012
Not a bad phone. Not good for storage. Keyboard fiddley. Ringtone & Vibration really not good. Not hear it or feel it when in pocket. Not worth the price
Report as inappropriateRaj14 May 2012
I've had this phone for a while and I can honestly say that there are little to no issues. I'm not sure what they are talking about when they say there is lag or even apps not being compatible. The marketplace is not linked to Googleplay or Appstore. Windows 7.5 is a really light operating system and doesn't need the behemoth processing power that other operating systems need. Genuinely a great product, especially for the price and the functionality that comes as standard is much better than what comes on other phones (like Nokia Drive and music).
Report as inappropriateDiana Muir14 August 2012
It is CRAP. Far too sensitive, cuts off far too easily, switches modes far too easily, not user friendly AT ALL and all together very badly designed, cannot believe there aren't more adverse reviews, feel they must have been supressed as a friend working for Carphone Warehouse said complaints were flooding in about this phone.
Report as inappropriateMike goodall29 September 2012
I own the iPhone and the lumia, the iPhone I find difficult to use as a phone but excellent in everything else, the lumia is great as a phone and a pain in the ass with most of the other functions
Report as inappropriateadam wahid17 October 2012
I don't know what you people are talking about. This phone is amazing for just £99. What else do you need. Ok nowadays you ser like quad core processor but if you git the bucks go for it. But if you just want to be in the middle and simple, in my humble opinion I think that this handset is a great handset. But the downfall is thatthe phone will only last you one day with very heavy usage. But it could easily last you more than a day. I have only been using this phone for about a week.
Report as inappropriatePriya patel26 October 2012
Wen will it release in india and for wat price
Report as inappropriateian07 December 2012
I've had a 710 for about 5 months now. Good- internet browsing, size, speed, looks, apps ok, features. Bad- speaker at back, can't hear or feel vibe in my pocket most of the time, feels odd in my hand due to sharp edges down sides, pop ringtones anyway. Overall not bad. Windows 7.5 is better than android in my opinion.
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Millie12 May 2013
Iv'e had the nokia lumia 710 for a few months now. I'm very impressed with the picture qauility. However My two and only reasons I got a phone was for music and texts. I have had no problems with texting people but with the music I feel I have waisted my money. First of all bluetooth doesn't even work! I will try and send or recieve music and it will come up with 'not supported'. This is no good. Why doesn't it work? Also I will take a picture and it will tell me I need to delete items as I have no memory left. I HAVE NO MUSIC OR VIDEOS! just about 100 pictures which shouldn't take much memory at all! I'd be much happier with a cheap little samsung that takes a memory card and bluetooth properly. Please explain?
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