Nokia 6700 Classic vs Sony Ericsson W508

Two new mobile phones have been put to the test this week that may help consumers decide what the right upgrade is for them.

Cnet’s Flora Graham looked at the Nokia 6700 Classic, explaining it was something of a blast from the past, while an article for Softpedia – put together by its communications news editor Cosmin Vasile – considered the benefits of the Sony Ericsson W508.

The former device was praised for its simplicity in a world where the touchscreen smartphone is king, while its solid build quality was praised as making it feel reliable and “like a trustworthy friend” in your pocket.

Ms Graham said as the Nokia 6700 Classic was available on pay-as-you-go for around £220 and on contracts from £20 per month, it may be a solid option for many, adding features like a “bright and beautiful” 2.2-inch screen and stylish stainless-steel casing make it “a lovely object to hold”.

The handset runs using the Finnish manufacturer’s S40 operating system and is equipped with a five-megapixel camera. It was concluded the handset may be the perfect antidote to the many high-tech options now on the market.

However, those who do want all the whistles and bells of a modern multimedia device may be more interested in Mr Vasile’s review of the Sony Ericsson W508, which pointed out the new Walkman model is an affordable device with plenty of options onboard.

“[The] W508 is a pretty decent clamshell, with nice multimedia features,” he explained.