Nokia N97 mini

1450 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
size (115)
usability (77)
design (42)
camera (29)
portability (27)

Negative
battery (66)
performance (42)
screen (41)
reliability (32)
reception (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1450 reviews of Nokia N97 mini. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the camera and portability. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Opinions are divided on the performance. Many are negative about the connectivity and reception.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia N97 mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia N97 mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Nokia N97 mini from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the usability and performance are generally positive.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia N97 mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 139 user reviews of Nokia N97 mini from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and portability. The size and durability also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the performance.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nokia N97 Mini

Can the N97 Mini improve upon its bulkier predecessor? Niall finds out.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Phil Lattimore (techradar.com)

Nokia N97 Mini review

Slick version of Nokia flagship phone arrives to upstage its big brother

Decent QWERTY keyboard ; Large 3.2-inch display ; Wi-Fi and HSDPA ; A-GPS built in ; Good music player ; 8GB storage ; 3.5mm headphone socket ; Excellent build quality ; Homescreen widgets set-up

Resistive display ; S60 5th Edition Relatively bulky ; Wi-Fi could be easier to set up ; Camera flash has limited effect

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Nokia N97 Mini

The Nokia N97 wasn't widely lauded when it launched, not really delivering a flagship experience in this modern world of app-based smartphones. Instead it looked rather tired, offering up a re-spun S60 interface that we've seen plenty of times before....

Build quality, all the tech specs you could want

Poor touchscreen, keyboard not the best layout, OS feels a little clunky and outdated, little wow factor

The N97 Mini offers a lot, there is no doubt about that, with a spec sheet that contains pretty much everything you'd expect. The form of the phone - side slider - isn't one we are opposed to and the build quality and design is pretty good.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Amy-Mae Elliott (pocket-lint.com)

Nokia N97 Mini - First Look

Nokia has finally unveiled its Nokia N97 Mini - first leaked by a Vodafone Ireland forum moderator back in June - but does it look any good? The N97 Mini is essentially (and the name might have already given this away) the mini-me version of the...

Smooth, shiny and slick

What's the point?

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.co.uk)

Nokia N97 Mini (unlocked) review

We had high hopes for the Nokia N97 when we checked it out in June 2009. Armed with a touch screen and a long list of features, it looked like the flagship model of the Nokia N series would be a hit. Unfortunately, it turned out to be quite the...

The Nokia N97 Mini improves on the design of the N97 with a smaller size and a more solid construction. Performance is also better and you now get free voice-guided navigation via Ovi Maps. The smartphone continues to offer a full range of wireless...

The user interface still has inconsistencies, making the phone frustrating and confusing to use. The phone's Web browser is a bit clunky to navigate and there's limited support for video codecs.

The Nokia N97 Mini is a more stable and better designed device than the bigger N97, but its Achilles' heel remains as the confusing user interface keeps it behind today's leading touch-screen smartphones.

Jan, 2010

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Nokia N97 mini review

Nokia has lasered the N97 (and its internal storage) with its shrinking gun. But does the N97 mini have more charm than its battleship-sized brother?

Preferable to its bigger brother, the mini is a great all-rounder for those who like their smartphones to strike a balance between features and size

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nokia N97 Mini review

As the name suggests, the Nokia N97 Mini is a more compact version of Nokia's flagship smartphone, the N97. The Mini also gets the bonus of kinetic "flick" scrolling, which greatly improves wb and menu navigation.

The Nokia N97 Mini has a strong set of specs, a variety of multimedia features that work well, and a solid design. And the addition of flick scrolling is definitely a big improvement to navigation. Unfortunately, the Mini is hindered by the Symbian S60...

Jan, 2010

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Nokia N97 Mini Review

There's a bit of a trend of manufacturers bringing out diet-smart phones at the moment and Nokia has hopped lithely aboard the bandwagon with the Nokia N97 Mini.What We LikeLadies and man-bag users,…

Nov, 2009

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Nokia N97 Mini test

N okia en son hit modellerinden olan ve hâlâ da raflarda satışta olan Nokia N97 cep telefonunu izinden gelen Nokia N97 Mini seriyi tamamlayan bir karakteristiğe sahip. Finli cep telefonu üreticisi Nokia çok da uzun olmayan bir süre önce pazara ilk...

Jun, 2012

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