At the time of release, this phone was able to become one of the best on the market. This is because the device has very interesting characteristics. Nokia 6233 is not a smartphone; it works on Symbian. The operating system does not allow you to use programs from other developers. Perhaps this is the main disadvantage. However, there are no restrictions on Java applications. Therefore, we can say with confidence that the phone, although not the best in terms of features, is fully extensible (it has impressive RAM, supports memory cards and has an excellent screen).
Appearance and reviews
The Nokia 6233 looks very impressive, beautiful and presentable. This is noted by many of its users. In fact, the appearance is made in classic colors and shapes. The framing of the smoky plastic parts is made of real metal. The back of the case is plastic, but it resembles rubber to the touch. It does not get dirty much: fingerprints practically do not remain, and if traces appear, then you can wipe them without banal greasy stains.
A metal frame is located on the front panel. The upper part of the body is covered with glass, behind which is the screen. Above the latter is the speaker hole. Stereo speakers are located on the side faces.
The power button on the Nokia 6233 is mounted on top of the case. On the left is the PTT button. On the right is the volume control. Below you can find the button of the camera. When you press it, the camera opens in the phone, or rather the viewfinder in a horizontal position.
The phone keypad is one of the most convenient among the Nokia button devices, judging by customer reviews. The keys are convex in shape, separated by small metal sticks. When working, they are highlighted. Also, the buttons are arranged in such a way that false clicks are completely excluded. The joystick is a small frame made of plastic, the core of which is made of metal material.
Battery
Work without recharging for more than 5 days - this is typical for Nokia 6233. The battery installed in the device allows you to talk for more than 4 hours, surf the Internet for 340 hours. It needs to be charged for no more than 300 minutes. As a rule, this time is enough for the battery to resume its functionality. It is not recommended to wait until the device is completely discharged.
Screen
The Nokia 6233 screen is large enough - 2 inches. Its resolution is 240 x 320 pixels. The brightness is sufficient; “blind spots” do not appear in the sun. The text is read well, but the font is small. All images are quite bright and juicy, so the owners have no complaints about the phone in this regard.
Sound
The Nokia 6233 speaker is stereo. When playing music, the sound is similar to that given by a radio or radio. The sound is strong enough; Headphones also will not disappoint. For its price category, this is the main plus of the device.
Menu
In the menu, you can see sections classic for Nokia, however, they are already improved and updated.
- "Messages." Writing them is quite convenient. It is enough to enter the phone number in the necessary column and you can already print the message. There are also emoticons.
- "Contacts". This section assigns a voice tag to specific numbers. There are no groups by which contacts are sorted. You can set up a quick call (buttons 3 to 7 are available).
- "Journal". Here you can find information about all calls, both outgoing and incoming and missed.
- "Settings". Everything is intuitive here. Time, display, date, calls, quick access, etc. - everything changes in this section of the menu.
- "Gallery". It contains all the photos, videos, music, themes, templates, etc. available on the phone.
- "Multimedia". There is a camera, player, voice recorder, radio and equalizer.
- "Camera". It is necessary to take images or videos while holding the phone in a horizontal position. The longest movie can be no more than 5 minutes. For MMS, 21-second videos are suitable. There is a white balance setting; You can print images via bluetooth. There is an auto search, which can be called up by clicking on the navigator button. However, you can not rely on him, since he works unstably. This is noted by many users.
- "Organizer". It has several subitems. The calendar is decorated in a classic style. In the column "Alarm" you can immediately adjust the signal, time, repeat. The interior of notes and cases is quite adequate and understandable. Engineering calculator. In it, you can calculate cosines, tangents, cotangents, sines, roots, and perform other mathematical calculations. A timer and stopwatch are also available.
- "Applications". Installed two "native" games: "Snake" and "Sudoku."
In addition to the sections listed, it should be conditionally highlighted separately the issue of synchronization with a PC. You can connect to a computer using the appropriate cable, via bluetooth or using the infrared port.
Software
The design of the Nokia 6233 is somewhat similar to that of the S60. There are no shortcuts on the screen loaded with the start of the phone, in addition, the date with the clock is arranged differently.
In order to call up the settings, just click on the joystick button, which is located in the center. The icons of most applications are animated. In addition, you can find functions such as an alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, calculator, calendar, etc. There are also a converter and world time. The Nokia 6233 phone, whose programs are characteristic for the entire line of devices of this company, impressed users with its translator (supports 5 languages).
The address book can include no more than 500 numbers. For each subscriber, you can put your own separate melody.
There are practically no games on the device. One game is installed under the guidance of Java, the second is flash.
Nokia 6233, whose firmware is easily changed and updated, judging by user reviews, works stably and rarely crashes.
Multimedia
The phone has a player, quite convenient and easy to use. Equalizer is also set, customizable at the discretion of the user. There is one “but” that refers to the “native” player. He does not recognize Russian letters, instead of them squares or hieroglyphs are shown.
The headset that comes with the kit does not leave positive or negative emotions. They are rather neutral: it is something between the “Chinese” and a better option.
Music (both player and radio) can work in the background. But you won’t be able to read a book through your phone and listen to songs at the same time, since the program will automatically pause playback when you enter the application.
The recorder is capable of recording several hours. And, as in other Nokia models, every minute it makes a sound, notifying you of a recording.
The camera is installed with an extension of 2 megapixels. There is no flash, effects too. It is possible to turn on night mode and a series of frames. The sound is also muted, which is very useful when using a "hidden" camera. Logically, the quality of the resulting images is not impressive. Professional videos won't work either. Therefore, the video camera is more suitable for capturing key moments on a trip or at a holiday - the main event then definitely will not pass by.