Nokia 6500 classic

  • Released 2007, October
    94g, 9.5mm thickness
    Feature phone
    1GB storage, no card slot
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  • 2.0"
    240x320 pixels
  • 2MP
    144p
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  • 830mAh
    Li-Ion

Nokia 6500 classic - Specs

Network Technology GSM / UMTS
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands UMTS 850 / 2100
Speed Yes, 384 kbps
Launch Announced 2007, May. Released 2007, October
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 109.8 x 45 x 9.5 mm, 47 cc (4.32 x 1.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight 94 g (3.32 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 16M colors
Size 2.0 inches, 12.4 cm2 (~25.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 2000 entries, Photocall
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Internal 1GB
Main Camera Single 2 MP
Features LED flash
Video QCIF
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
GPS No
Radio No
USB microUSB
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes + downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 Seamless case of anodized aluminum
MP3/AAC/AAC+ player
Predictive text input
Organizer
Voice memo
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery (BL-6P)
Stand-by Up to 216 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min
Misc Colors Black, Bronze
SAR 0.92 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 1.28 W/kg (head)    
Price About 150 EUR
Tests Loudspeaker Voice 74dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 83dB

Nokia 6500 classic - User Reviews

  • A new luxurious phone is based on this -

  • It's THINNER THAN THIN for the time! It feels even thinner due to the tapered edges!!!

  • When I saw Xperia XA2

  • this phone when it came out and have used it since.. still works perfectly with scuffs and scratches and submerging into water.. extremely durability proven .... and perhaps even more impressive it is still using the very same battery it came with some 10 years ago... Standby time on full charge has of course dimished.. but.. still up to one work week (5 days)....i have to charge my one year old iphone twice a day at least.. Nokia made truly amazing quality Even tough it has micro usb it works only with Nokia WH-203 hands-free. Other brand micro Does the Nokia 6500 Classic support Whatsapp

  • Nokia os a joker its a metal hot plastik

  • it has worked with any bluetooth i have tried it with..

  • it has 2 megapixel kamera

  • Bought this phone when it came out and have used it since.. still works perfectly with scuffs and scratches and submerging into water.. extremely durability proven .... and perhaps even more impressive it is still using the very same battery it came with some 10 years ago... Standby time on full charge has of course dimished.. but.. still up to one work week (5 days)....i have to charge my one year old iphone twice a day at least.. Nokia made truly amazing quality phones back then

  • In U.A.E you can buy this

  • Does anyone know if this phone has a copy and paste function?

  • I can help u

  • how does this phone have a 1gb internal memory??!!!! that is way too much for a series 40 phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • I can get some nokia 6500 but the price is 100€ news in box. Amsterdam

  • I love this phone and don't know where i can get some to buy again

  • I hv one its actually a classic side extra fine to use

  • itried using this phone and i got the best and satisfaction kindly advise me were i can get this phone coz i lost it.am in zambia.

  • Security code

  • Even tough it has micro usb it works only with Nokia WH-203 hands-free. Other brand micro usb headsets are not supported.

  • Even tough it has micro usb it works only with Nokia WH-203 hands-free. Other brand micro usb headsets are not supported.

  • it does support a head set, it has a usb adapter.........

  • It doestnt support headset

  • I have tried to up to date my phone's software version from v03.21 to tha new one wth no success. help me pls.

  • no it does not support whattsapp

  • why?

  • is it support external memory? and bangla language?

  • It doesn't

  • Does the Nokia 6500 Classic support Whatsapp ?

  • very beautiful model nokia 6500c. I love

  • i love & like 6500c

  • Whatsapp

  • Can i download whatsapp plz reply asapppp its imp

  • Can i download whatsapp plz reply asapppp its imp

  • is it still available in philippine market?as of this year(2013)?how much?

  • is it still available as of now(2013) here in philippines?how much is it and where can i find it specifically?

  • Whatapps

  • Nokia 6500 clasic have a beautifl designe

  • How to install facebook to the cellphone by using JAVA..?

  • can whatsapp be downloaded in it??

  • I like nokia 6500c b'cose its fast for facebook and other internet service

  • how can i fix this phone,i was able to change simcard but now the phone was asking for security no. too bad coz i cannot trace up the security number.pls help.thanks

  • I can help you get your battery charging working again. It's a really simple fix if you have a soldering iron with a fine tip, or know someone who does. It involves soldering a wire to one of the 3 large pads exposed on the main board, and putting a schottky diode in series from there to the battery + pin. The diode you can pull from a scrapped computer motherboard. Mine has been working like this for 3 months already, no problem. The current and voltage limiting is done before the charging IC, so there is no risk in damaging the battery by this method. It takes 2 hours to charge at most. I've been told by a service person that the "proper" fix would be changing the charging IC, "Betty", but it's a small BGA so i didn't want to risk it.

  • i really lov this phone...ever.........my wap connection is was so fast...its like a minilaptop.....google is so fast....even porns

  • Nokia 6500 is the best phone i ever used,but since the case spoilt i havn't been able to change it.

  • It is the most sleek mobile ever I had used but disappointed when the battery stopped getting charged. Still I want to use the same peice if Nokia can rectify the problem. I tried a lot to get back in working condition but in vain. If Nokia can he,lp I still want to use the same peice.

  • if you speak broken english is understandable because it is not your mother tongue.

  • another fahlgren masterpiece, i love your design, it's stronger than jonathan ive

  • Now any where this mobile is available

  • y dont you learn to speak english

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  • why i can download a apps to 6500c?

  • brand new or use one????

  • How can i make applications use the phone internet. Coz its givin me headache.

  • anyone selling this fone? im intersted. plsss help!

  • pls help where can i get this phone.

  • I'm using this phone presently. I think it's the simplest and sweetest so far. I just love it slim nature.

  • i want to buy ths pho,tel me cn i get the english dictionary in ths pho.

  • Wow!!! What english you have learnt....

  • very good fone becuse the funktionc aer very nice

  • I already have this phone 11 months ago and I love it ...but I already lose this phone I miss this phone so much... but I still have another phone E52 3 months younger than this phone a very nice phone.... so for very one who have this kind of phone take good care of it...

  • its very nice phon........ill give name it lover.............

  • i like it and i love it its naic phone

  • i love it but it has a problem ;no signal

  • umm you cant even make it louder form the side like other phones

  • wonderful, great body, lovely in desisn but how come my 6500c don't allow app to connect from the internet network of the phone settings

  • 6500c is superb but whare i get the black colour body and headphone also it has camara quality and display clarity

  • same happens with me also

  • how can i prevent my n6500 classic from turning off automatically,and it is so difficult to turn off.. i can turn it on by using excessive force..

  • its nuisance

  • insert it in the charger's slot

  • i can´t set my phone to say caller´s name

  • i m unable to use internet on my mobile........why? same SIM i use for samsung its is easy to use net.

  • there is no slot for head phone

  • battery problems about this phone you can buy them here in manila care to contact me if you wanted help..

  • love it so much.. specially when im in pc suite mode;; parts are avail

  • dear i need the battery for the same for the past two months which is not available in mumbai can anyone help me to get with price

  • is it available any where in pune....MH.....

  • it's very nice designed. very elegant, menu is good but 3g very bad speed. can't load youtube. why ? 3g very bad fast

  • In My Phone Battery Backup Not coming wht can i do

  • That would be because the service must be updated by your local service provider.

  • This phone sucks. The top of this phone is soooo damn fragile that it stops charging very soon, gets heated up and the parts to fix are not even available. Its been a very bad experience with this phone.

  • Simple but elegant phone..

  • The Nokia 6500 mobile phone is a sharp phone that is very thin and if you love a good looking phone you're looking at the right mobile phone review. It has a 2 megapixel digital camera for capturing stunning pictures.

  • the top side of this set is very sensitive and lots of time facing problem to charging cable because i have purchase this with seeking nokia past experience but now i am still unsatisfied waiting for your response m yaqoob

  • Search for Nokia C5-00 or C5-01 :D,without wi-fi but very very good.

  • lost the top lead of my fone that black part that closes that part of the charger where can i get it

  • Nokia pls. Make a phone w/ atleast 3.2 megapixel carl zeiss w/xenon flash,wifi,hsdpa,go0d bAtTery life in a 6500 classic's design and surely nokia fans will love it!

  • I like the look of this phone..one thing i want to ask, is the camera clarity and the LED flash good enough in dark situations?

  • i hav a prblm in my phn regarding the display. pls help me hw can i repair its parts frm where should i start removing?there arnt any skrew's/nuts given.frm where should i start removing frm.pls feed back... A NOKIA 6500 user Thank You

  • go to network selet umts then connet with pc suit make dile up and go ahead with urnet

  • i m nt able to use my bluetooth

  • i have a problem with this phone it doesn't render video's received i can only hear the sound, the videos are in 3gp format

  • Install Nokia PC Suite (comes with your Nokia phone) on your PC. Otherwise, Nokia PC Suite software is available for free download at www.nokia.comdepending on handset compatibility. Click on to configure preferred internet connection.Select a modem from the drop-down list. Make sure that your phone is currently connected to your PC. Select a modem from the drop-down list. Make sure that your phone is currently connected to your PC. Click on next to select network operator. Either you select from one of the given network operators in the list���Or you configure the connection manually by inputting log-in details below. No need to fill-in details for Username/Password. A message prompt will display on your PC screen, indicating that you are currently connected to the network with your selected device. Click on Disconnect icon once you�re finished with the internet connection.

  • Install Nokia PC Suite (comes with your Nokia phone) on your PC. Otherwise, Nokia PC Suite software is available for free download at www.nokia.comdepending on handset compatibility. Click on to configure preferred internet connection.Select a modem from the drop-down list. Make sure that your phone is currently connected to your PC. Select a modem from the drop-down list. Make sure that your phone is currently connected to your PC. Click on next to select network operator. Either you select from one of the given network operators in the list���Or you configure the connection manually by inputting log-in details below. No need to fill-in details for Username/Password. A message prompt will display on your PC screen, indicating that you are currently connected to the network with your selected device. Click on Disconnect icon once you�re finished with the internet connection.

  • just install Nokia PC Suite (comes with your Nokia phone) on your PC. Otherwise, Nokia PC Suite software is available for free download at www.nokia.comdepending on handset compatibility.

  • Should I get this phone, I am considering

  • how do i use my nokia6500c as a modem? I have tried several times but just can find solution to it. What do i do?

  • i can receive mms but i can't open it .. wny ?

  • i bought 6500c but now i have problem with my phone it's grounded, how can i repair it?where?

  • it is very sleek designed smart looking phone, but the main problem of this phone is that it does not have a memory slot! we have to live with 1 gb, which is very less nowadays. but other than that, it is an awesome mobile with fast internet. but i like the black 6500 better than da brown 1

  • The 6500 classic Nokia phones don't have a memory slot card, they have 1GB intern memory. If you brought a 6500 classic Nokia phone with a slot card, that phone is not maked by Nokia. Take the Nokia phone and go to a GSM service to open that phone and you'll see that mobile phone you have brought is not a veritable Nokia phone.

  • i bought this phone a few weeks ago and the slot for the memory card is not working.am afraid nokia should check the quality of some of their products before releasing them to the market

  • This Handset Look its Very Good, Stylish but battery backup is nt good,,,, handset is slim & smart,,, try it

  • dont buy this phone really...cz it gvs u lot of troubles when u use it...low battery lasting,my port is not working properly,and also my java programmes workd earlier.bt now phone get stucked when i try to open it........and my microphone is not working,also ear piece also do not work....plz be aware of buying tiz hell.....plzzzz

  • i have bought this phone now lets see what would be its result but one thing i would say its outlook is very good

  • i have a phone named nokia6500 classic,it is a new phone not yet using,when i sichted on something came to the screen then i deleted,so i need a help how do i restore all the the settings

  • its not 1 gb inter .its only 30 mb only

  • This phone was a joke when it was released. Now, after so much time I have hard time to believe some people with internet access still consider it. Guy, read the news!!!!! There are touch screens, 16GB memory, video calls, HD video recording, WEb surfing, etc. etc. for so cheap that it is almost free.

  • how's battrey buckup of his handset

  • i am using this phone currently........... i love it very much.........i love smsing with this phone coz the button is very soft and feels expensive....good music quality and the LED flash is very very bright........thnx nokia........

  • does it have slot for earphones ... ???

  • plz i will say this a nice phone to use..am having problems with mine here,is not coming up again even after much chargeing..the battry is still good bt do anyone hv any idea what is worng

  • the phone is good in terms of internet,camera and display.The dissapointing part is,it has a weak speaker which spoils 2 fast.

  • do nokia6500 classic has video calling?

  • I used this phone from my friend and it so good especially when connecting on the internet for it has 3G, slim, 1gb internal memory and has LED flash light when taking pic during night time. But, 1 thing i disappointed this unit because its battery will easily get battery low. Also, it has no radio and no memory card slot.

  • I put more than one security code and now i can't open my phone

  • Nokia 6500 is a good cell and fast in compare with the other models,but my problem is that it has no radio,minimaze and short battary teminal.from ofori tetteh. tamale. Ghana.

  • very good mobile , i like this very much . But i have searched very much of externbal body but all in vain .

  • it is worst phone

  • I really like Nokia 6500 classic very much, I was very lucky that I have had the silver color which is my favorite, unfortunately had been stolen from shirt pocket, this model is the best ever particularly it�s breathtaking AUDIO system, I faild after I searched every where to find another SILVER one in color , Please tell where could i find that,warmest Regards

  • I also have this problem as well on charging. I charged 24hours and no power store in that battery. Any good idea.

  • hi,my name is tamer and your work is superb.your company nokia is the best.My favourite is 5130.It is very beautiful but it is very expensive that i cant buy it.please less the rate of nokia 5130. thank u

  • i regret buying this phone its one of the worst phone ever i just bought it one month ago and now im facing alot of problems about it battery soooooooo weak its only work for one day

  • Am having aa problem with the charging system on my phone so im unable to charge, the phone is quite my mother used it for the last 2years and now im using using it, Any advice.

  • tell me please , the back cover ,the one that cover the batery , is made of plastic or metal ? thank you

  • My phone is 3weeks old and I'm already having afew problems with it. Whenever I am listening to music and a call or sms comes in,the phone freezes so I have to do a hard reset.Is there something that I have to do to resolve this? Please help me coz I really like my phone.

  • love the phone.The case feels expensive and quality.Aluminum Case takes ages to fade or wear out.I have dropped mine hundreds of times but it bears no scratch that is visible.

  • this is a great phone..its 1 of the gift i recieve on my grad day...and i really love it..the style but the battery not able to work for 2 days...grrrrrr...and the case so much expensive to replace..but still i love it...

  • No slot to bad

  • ear phone not available.is there ear phone available. can we connect ear phone.there no provision in enhancement.in specification you are not mentioned about ear phone why?

  • nokia 6500 classic amazing phone, good on battery, very slik and good reception. one of the best of nokia.Been using it for about 4 yrs and never had a problem

  • yourm n 6500 classic mobile phons is vary best

  • Oh, almost forgot; although I've loved this series most, I have to point out that the chrome coating on the keys is rather poor -- wares off within a relatively short time. I hope this can be ammended.

  • Nokia has always been my best; this has been my bestest!

  • My father love this Phone.....Its easy going with

  • Gr8 phone but bettery life so weak...and his port also not working properly...!!3g wow still i don't know about this phone have 3g ...!!

  • Nokia 6500 is a good cell and fast in compare with the other models,but my problem is that it has no radio,minimaze and short battary teminal.from ofori tetteh. tamale. Ghana.

  • Nokia 6500 classic is great phone! Common problems occur in the battery malfunction caused when u start to use a headset, or when battery is emptied it's hard to get it back so u have to replace it.. another problem is when u set the speaker volume loud, the speaker gets damaged.. so for solving the problem, try to use the phone as lightly as possible, u can still enjoy the other features in a very slim & compact 6500 classic unit.. chris jeturian

  • I love this phone, but i lost it in the taxi :( they dont produce it anymore...

  • the phone is a good phone, my problem is that im not able to go on te internet on the phone. the battery dies easily, the phone has a promblem, when it wears out it shuts off without warning, it needs to be upgraded abd it would be a great fun

  • my 4ne its not downloading i don't knwon y

  • my problem with this phone is that i can't use its wap..i can't access the web..need help..tnx..but nice phone eventhough.. :)

  • ive had the 6500c for about 1 1/2 years now and its a great phone. Its slim , and is a decent music player. Ive only had a couple of issues such as the centre button and the number 1 button have fallen off but that may be because i do use the phone alot! Another problem was the headphones stopped working within 1 month as whenever i plugged them in it either worked or just played on the loud speaker. Over all a good phone for someone who doesn't use it 24/7

  • ahm this phone said to be 3g right?does it mean i can make a video call?

  • it one of the best of nokia i so love the phone so slim so portable in short i love every thing about it mwah

  • is this phone compatble with 3network i mean 3network provider???

  • Yes u can just instrall a NOKIA PC suite download the software u want make sure u download the software foe ur phone and instrall it by using the PC suite

  • Overall, this is a great phone. Light, slim, good specifications. The only weaknesses on this phone are: - Loudspeaker is very weak (don not turn the volume to max often, or put the bass preset). Loudspeaker damages easily. - USB Connector. Put the charger or USB cable gently, or you will damage the connector. - Battery life (1,5 day max) - Average signal reception Everything else is great. I'M A PHONE DEALER, I HAD MANY OF THESE PHONES, AND THESE WERE COMMON FACTS ABOUT THEM.

  • i have nokia 6500c my doubt is can i install software in it

  • I purchased this really cool and slim nokia 6500c phone but unfortunately after 1 month it broke down I went to the showroom they told me to go to the service center, I went there and guess what they don't know their job. The problem didn't end here every time when I went to the nokia service center they just format the phone and gave it me, they didn't even know what's the problem with the phone. And after a year all the system of my phone shunted down, it's dead now and this is because of the unskilled labour of that damn service center, now I don't believe in Nokia. So this is my advice to all those people how planning to purchase new brand nokia and willing to spend 10,000/- to 16000/-, pal give a try to 2nd hand hand-sets.

  • I bought this phone for the man, who works hard and breaks phones all the time. I chose it because it has a metal casing, not the flimsy plastic that everything else is. Its still going after a year, so 10/10 as a workmans phone.

  • hi,anyone please help me on what firmware version of 6500c would i update....

  • Battery life is way too short

  • I have a nokia 6500c but i don't like'it

  • i think its superb.Since i got it ihave bn on top of the world,wldn't give it up 4 any other fon.

  • i luv it.gona grab myself one!!!!!!!!!!

  • i have one 6500c then i already change the keyboard becoz the mic have problem....after that...the phone have other problem...when i charge the phone.....chager not support word will appear at the screen...can i know what problem ????

  • this phone are very sensitive,every time i used the bluethoot to transfer a data to my fone.my fone will atomatically shut down..it happens not once but thrice then send my fone to the nearest nokia center and my fone stayed a month then changed the board of the unit,but the unit has the same problem.the fone is not useful anymore,and i want to throw it...

  • i just understand that its ac is not working which is causing to charge the cell. local people here unable to maintain its ac.....now what to do?????? any suggest wl be highly appreciated. thank you. ramesh /nepal Reply 2010-02-23 11:25 ttvN U RAMESH i am using this set from more than two years . there was no problem when i did not use head-set . but some 2/3 month ago when i used head sets on it , then problem started , the problem is its battery . the original battry did not work and...

  • The phone is good, but its charging port does not work, but shows on the screen that a USB cable is connected, hence it consumes a lot of battery. What do i do about it? Your reply w'ld be highly appreciated.

  • i just understand that its ac is not working which is causing to charge the cell. local people here unable to maintain its ac.....now what to do?????? any suggest wl be highly appreciated. thank you. ramesh /nepal

  • i am using this set from more than two years . there was no problem when i did not use head-set . but some 2/3 month ago when i used head sets on it , then problem started , the problem is its battery . the original battry did not work and i changed it , i changerd more than 3/4 new batteries, but every one give just less than 30 minute time , it never charges full and some time it even does not charge . this is the big problem for me , charger is working well, please suggest me how i can operate it in well condition . it is handy , easy to handle and costly set . i am sad that it is not working. thank you.

  • I am using this phone since 6 months but there was no problem in this phone even it it a perfect cellphone for user's. In my opinion this ever best Nokia phone i have used. Thank You, Nokia.

  • I have been using the 6500 phone for about more than a year and it is very handy and very light , and while you writing a message and by mistake pressed closed key then the message goes to draft , if does not then you need to adjust phone sitting which is very easy

  • i would have to agree with you there, i have had mine nearly 12 months... i wish i was able to do a switch but i dont think the phone company is able to do it as i am on a plan.... i dont think i could get an upgrade, as i have another year to go

  • i am using this set from more than two years . there was no problem when i did not use head-set . but some 2/3 month ago when i used head sets on it , then problem started , the problem is its battery . the original battry did not work and i changed it , i changerd more than 3/4 new batteries, but every one give just less than 30 minute time , it never charges full and some time it even does not charge . this is the big problem for me , charger is working well, please suggest me how i can operate it in well condition . it is handy , easy to handle and costly set . i am sad that it is not working. thank you.

  • i didnt satisify wist dis one ..

  • yes it does vibrate.u just go to tones then u will b able to access the vibration option

  • The phone heats up when talking on it, it is very very bad! When typing sms's, and you press an incorrect key, the message disappears, and its not in drafts, or in any folder, nowhere to be found. TERRIBLE PHONE, have never been this unhappy with a phone

  • nice n cool phone only 1 disadvantage is tht thers no radio

  • does this phone vibrate? because i cant seem to turn on the feature and i hate having a phone that ringss!!!!

  • the phone has very low facilities with very high price i did not like this phone

  • Mervelous music quality

  • u r mistaken dear...this phone is very gud....its wrkin is superb...slim phn with appropriate features.....may b ur handling is poor thats y ur phn does not wrk properly....

  • defenitely,its so nice....im so comfortable of this phone...

  • this phone is very cool i buy it 500 euro in 2007 and i think is the best phone

  • I got this phone as soon as I could get my hands on one in 2007. It's possible to call or text people, and it's small, that all I want from a mobile phone.

  • very nice phone

  • this phone is really2 bad bcoz my father was buy this phone n after 1 months,the phone getting problem and the problem was the keypad and getting problem inside the phone,I announce you that you all should not buy this phone.

  • What you do expect for a phone that weighs 94 gm? This device is meant for simplicity.

  • I have owned my 6500 for the past 18 months. I am looking to replace this phone as it is driving me up the wall. was good for first 12 months, but now the reception i get on this phone is unreliable. I have since been told that the aerial is a weak point. Beyond this issue, the phone hasn't skipped a beat

  • its great nice phone with Goodhanding ...

  • the worst fone i've had so far. very ordinary. after a year it stopped working. Nokia gave me a new one and it still don't work properly.

  • Best cellphone i have ever had. I use it to access the net via 3G as well. Perfect

  • yeah and hands free too

  • Cons: *Cover prone to finger prints *No 3.5mm audio jack *audio quality unsatisfactory both for earpiece and loudspeaker (sounds like a tin can) *no volume rocker Pros: *comfy keypad

  • We both have the same phone and its driving us crazy, not happy with it. Take it off..... Best place for this phone is in the bin.

  • No card support? It sucks sorry for the fans, E50 rullez.

  • this phone is really awesome but after a year using it, the charger port did some trouble. it won't charged. mayb this the result when u use 1 port for usb and charging

  • Hello my question is my 6500c's filter at the back of the phone got damaged and i wanted to replace it , but i dont know how to so can you please help

  • fantastic phone.. i've had it for quite awhile now.. really satisfied with it.. its sturdy and has withstood numerous accidental falls on pavement and hardwood.. still no problems at all

  • I'll have this phone soon.

  • n6500 classic is nice mob but some proble there no expand memory,cearing mob.

  • It s a nice phone.But have had issues with the mouth piece twice. I love it thou.

  • It's a damn good phone!

  • am using this phone its really good,just that the accessories are difficult to find,otherways am enjoying usinig this phone

  • I am using this phone and changed the battery twice. I love the design of this phone. The camera is also good. It has inbuilt 1GB memory which is not expandable. The problem is that many duplicate batteries exist in the market. You need to buy the original battery if it does not last longer. The charge of the original battery is around 1000 Rupees in India.

  • Best phone ever!!

  • now the nokia 6500 classic shares chargers with some of 2008-2009 nokia phones. like the n85,n86,n97 and e52. now im using n85 and 6500 classic. bringing 1 charger in my laptop bag and the other at home. very nice phones to carry. no problem with both of them at all. i think in the nokia e52 package there is an mirco usb adapter to 2.5/3.5mm nokia charger. maybe those who lost their 6500 charger can get this one or a charger for the other said phones.

  • The phone is good and handy.but im suprise for seen Nokia phone without common charger. I'm stil searching for where to buy the charger and i couldnt get,thats bad. The batterry also is scarce and doesnt last longer no matter how you may charge it.

  • honestly speaking this is a rubbish phone, no two way arount it. poor software, limited to 1gig memory, drops calls and freeze a lot. dont get this phone

  • This is not good...its hanged again and again..and to remove the battery needs to open the whole parts..its horrible..only its outlook is vary cool

  • Optus currently has this phone for $199 on optus pre-paid turbo charge with up to $300 value when you recharge with $30

  • Can i insert memory cards?

  • Nokia 6500 Support any Anti virus Software?

  • how much is the price for that nokia 6500?

  • How Much a Price about That? Hmm,, in September-november 2009

  • Did you transfer in all your old messages? Delete 'em.

  • I am in India. I am using this mobile Nokia 6500. Couldnt get the headphones here.. Is there headphone available for this model or only speaker phone is the feature of this. If yes pls let me know the place where the headphones can be obtained...

  • the buutons are the only let down on hand piece and the loud speaker ..time to up grade to the 6700....but the fone does rock

  • when the panel(body of the phone)is very weak as compared to other nokia mobiles.

  • just love the feminine look of d fone, ma friend have it and i cant wait to get mine, i use d 3500 classic

  • Just dont drop it not very durable The top panel is made of plastic and a clip on onside broke off so it wouldnt stay in place Then because there was no cover the top speaker broke and had to put on loudspeaker to hear!

  • Battery is like !!!! very low charge Software !!!

  • pls. let me know more features about this phone...

  • good looking fone,good features but short charge storage

  • i had this phone for less than a week and it won't charge anymore :'c im very disappointed with this phone.

  • taht phone is goodlookink and slim like me,haaa haaa

  • Its a nice phone in terms of looks and everything but we were expecting more from it b4 it was released...its has very limited features and a very low strorage capacity...

  • I have had this Phone for nearly 2 years and is a great phone. It is still one of the more attractive phones on the market and is pretty cheap on pre pay. Would highly recommend for people wanting a reliable, sleek phone.

  • Argh my phone wont charge anymore and i've had the same problems as you!

  • i got the same prob !!!

  • Wow. Would have never expected this from Nokia. This is the 3rd or 4th Nokia phone that Ive had and all the previous ones were amazing. This however... After having it for less than a year it started randomly restarting. Mostly mid-conversation. After it would start up again I wouldn't be able to get into the phone memory for close to 10 minutes as it was not ready". The battery life is atrocious! This morning it has reached the pinnacle of its craptacularity by deleting all of my contacts. I am going to buy a different phone right now and then I am going to throw this one against the wall. Repeatedly.

  • nice

  • well i got this handset in a couple of years ago.I've Experience no problems with this handset. (1) The only hint abiding for the health of this phone is never conjust music,pictures,videos,and themes on the phone,always clear received files to the various folders above and will avoid battery flatten. (2)Asorted files receive from Bluetooth should be virusfree,this will prevent your Nokia 6500c or other Nokia form freezing...anyway public jealous about it featured aethetics...Thank you.

  • This Phone is very nice i like it very much

  • Please inform us whether this model could obtain TV

  • there is no radio&no external memory in this mobile these are weak point.

  • it`s very nice. but more problems& complaint

  • The battery is a rip off!!!!!!!!!!!! how can such a beutiful phone have such low standard battery life. I'm disappoined with Nokia. Nx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

  • why is problem wid handsfree

  • One of the best phones I've ever bought. Dropped it a few times, yet the metal case keeps it safe. I live in Dubai where the temperatures reach above 50 degrees Celsius, or 125 Fahrenheit and the humidity is well above 85% and the phone hasn't failed me yet!

  • hi,yes mine 2,gets really hot and burns my ear.this is my second one other just malfunctioned do you think its dangerous??.

  • Dreadful battery life, nothing like specificattions. I have 3 batteries, all of them provide about 24 hour standby charge only.

  • to get your sms on time change the time zone to gmt+2

  • I've had this phone for a year now and I still love it. In fact I'm trying to look for another one, but this one in silver. It's easy to handle. Great weight and size. Camera is just okay (so for those who like good pics this isn't for you). It's just an overall easy phone to understand and use.

  • suggested my daughter get this when renewing her contract. endless problems. her mate has the same problems. service provider says humidity. today service provider say they removed this phone from their list of phones as continuous problems. these phones should b recalled bu nokia & replaced with a different model.

  • I had this phone, I sold it. I was sorry and I bought it again. consider it a great phone.

  • my friend had 6500c, she had it for 1 yrs. it's very cute. . nice looking phone.. but it always loses its power. and it randomly restars.. gosh! very irritating. but its nice looking phone. COOL!

  • It must be a mass fault then. Everybody I know who has had this phone (thats pushing 15 people) has had to have it fixed, or completely replaced because it has broken constantly. I've constantly deleted messages + photos to free memory, only for it to continue freezing alot of the time. Myself, and friends who have the same phone have had the software updated, and batteries replaced. Only for it to be on the blink again within a few weeks. Stay away from this phone.

  • This is a great phone, does everything that is expected of it unless if it is a manufacturer fault, then take it back for repairs. However, it does freeze alil when memory is getting full, but i suppose its only normal that it does that. Just out of curiousity, can this phone send and receive emails from microsoft outlook??

  • Read the instructions, go into contacts then settings and change Memory In use from sim to Phone and sim

  • Absoloute crap. Battery life is shocking. Freezes whenever opening any messages (I never have more then 100 messages in my inbox, I delete regularly), when opening the camera, viewing pictures, playing music, receiving a call, attempting to charge. Anything. No warning on low battery life, and sometimes when I take it off charge, it still has "Charging" symbol, only to die a few minutes later. Whats the worse part though? The charger set my carpet on fire. After that, it stopped working. Now, after 6 months, the USB cable charger is now also failing. Had it fixed once, and now I'm out of warranty. Throwing it away, and getting an iPhone. Worst. Phone. Ever.

  • if your time is not valid pls select your GMT

  • I think the phone is perfect i have nothing bad to say its size is just right and the memerory is just the right size . And i only paid 60 pound for it lol

  • I have problem with my Nokia 6500c when I recieve messages (SMS's) from friends, in inbox they messages are shown by number though all friends contact numbers are saved in SIM Card ? Does any solve my problem ?

  • My advice is to stay far away from this phone-its bad news. I had a Nokia 6500 classic for a month, I fell for the phone because of its looks but thats all it has! The phone constantly froze, switched itself on and off and didnt want to make or receive calls! Its totally pathetic.

  • to get your sms on time change the time zone to gmt+2 enjoy

  • I'm very dissapointed with the handset, i've only had it for 9 months and its been gone for repairs twice same problem, its does not charge not that the charger is not working but the headphones and usb cable is not working as well

  • Please help... I've been work out the trick to removing the sim card.... can any one tell me? Have given up on the phone entirely -phone overheats, then crashes after about 5 minutes every call, then takes a 2 minutes to restart...has to be plugged into charger all the time, on my 3rd battery now... thanks

  • I have had my Nokia 6500 classic for almost a month and I'm getting very disappointed. I have a question though. How can I fix the dates of my received messages in the inbox? Like if I get a message at 12pm it says that it was received at 9am, like three hours before. How can I fix the date? My friend has the same phone and has the same problem. Oh and what's with it restarting or shutting down radomly when I'm using it? Please reply. Thank you

  • can we connect to the internet using this phone?

  • how to upgrade the software?

  • its de most wonderful java fone ...gud looks ...etc..everthing is jus awesome....

  • Got his phone in April 08. Really love the design and even look of the phone being so slim fits great in my jeans and when I got the phone a number of friends commented on how 'thin' the phone is.! Unfortunately I'm very tired of my phone after just 1 year. The user interface of the Sony Ericsson (my previous phone - K750i) I feel is better/faster than this one. Biggest issues: Opening my sent items folder takes at least 10 seconds and gets very irritating (2,815 msgs) Inbox also has noticeable delay and again very irritating (2,163 msgs). Phone randomly restarts (sometimes I go to browse a website - crash. During browsing - crash. Viewing camera images - crash. Listening to music - crash. It seems very random) and takes close to 10 minutes before I can use it again while it gets messages, contacts and media stores running. Worse, sometimes it wont' fully restart so I have to take out the battery and wait awhile before putting it back in and turning on. Also - battery life - I have to charge my phone every night or else the next day I can't be sure I'll have enough battery left. My Sony lasted up to 5 days. I can sometimes miss charging a night, but by the next night, the battery bar is extremely low. Reception on my phone isn't as good as my last phone - when I'm out with friends often they have reception on their phone while I have none. Finally the camera is a huge disappointment. Taking a photo takes approximately 6 to 8 seconds - again extremely irritating. The phone is a very nice looking phone, and has served me well, but I guess I'm just tired of it.

  • its nice ... its awesome.

  • Can you please help me decide between 6500 classic and the sony ericsson c510. which is better for basic gsm/voice call, messaging and audio player

  • its useless phone.It always hangs.its better to buy china phones than 6500. If u want to know more about this cell phone contact me at 9699036634.

  • to those who have battery problems, i think the hard shock on the battery really wakes up the cells. well i one time accidentally dropped the battery to the floor while changing sims. after that the battery life got longer. now im using one full charge of battery for around 3 to 4 days. thats long enough for me since i purchased it from a previous owner its around 10 mos now since original purchase of the previous owner. another thing for those having problems with this unit, try upgrading your phone software. we recently upgraded a friends 6500c which was running very slow specially on the menu turnovers. he's got a software ver of 4.6 and we upgraded it to a 6.61 and he really noticed the increase in processing speed of his unit. by the way is v6.61 the latest version of the nokia software for 6500c. i recall reading a 9.x version in this forum. thanks

  • love it...had been using for over year and a half....no problem at all...used all kinds of mobile...this one is a class....built for the elites..its design,usage,features and elegance

  • nice basic phone for a 2nd unit.. my main unit is a n85. purchased a used one and had it face-lifted since its still under the nokia care warranty period. changed from its original color black to natural(aluminum and silver combo) i think natural means the natural color of aluminum which is the material of the A cover or upper part cover. works perfectly. the speaker is louder than of my n85 though. the silver casing made it more luxurious. thumbs up for this unit. i have no problems with its usb charging thing. since both my phones share the same charger. i cary the n85 charger with me for emergency purposes since it has faster charging time, while i charge them with the 6500classic charger which is slower at home. basic but complete (except for wlan which i have in the n85).

  • wake up guyz dis fone sucks!!!!poor standard of b3,speaker prblmdats wati"v experienced

  • really slim and slick,using it for over a year and had no problems.After some time the battery life is a bit bad.Nothing bad to say about the phone practical and good looking.

  • I have had a Nokia 6500 classic for a year now. It has been good, still is. its a good music phone

  • Thanks for the replies guys! But which 6500 are you saying is better for video recorder? 6500 slide or 6500 classic?

  • I find the heat coming from 5 minutes against your ear excessive.... I had might as well stand with my ear to the microwave for that amount of time. I haven't got any quarms about any other specs (I have a good battery etc...) but if I've been on my phone for more than 10 minutes consecutively my ears (I try to swap regularly) remain hot and irritated for quite some time after.

  • That phone really sucks!! Dont buy that kind of phone.. ive been using that for almost a yr but now im encountering many problems with that phone, it doesnt function well ( the charging, the battery and the whole package).. im telling you all its not a good phone..

  • That phone really sucks!! Dont buy that kind of phone.. ive been using that for almost a yr but now im encountering many problems with that phone, it doesnt function well ( the charging, the battery and the whole package).. im telling you all its not a good phone..

  • Please be careful, the heat may indicate that the battery is about to explode.

  • 6500 slide is probably the best S40 phone. Where can Sudoku be downloaded??? (pre-installed in 6500 classic)

  • my 6500 is brill. excellent for video's! buy it!

  • out of those 3 phones, il say 6500 for better video

  • Re: All 3 are nice phones:- 6300 6300i and 6500! Which one has the better video recorder? Thank you in advance. x (By the way I am in the U.K-Manchester)

  • JAC Thank you for the advise, much appreciated. But why are many people complaining about battery life? surely you can upgrade to a better!

  • the 6500 is the best phone out of the three you listed, best quality and over all performance. any model number that has an (i)or a (c) after it. means it can be used abroad its a dual or quad band fone..gud luck!!

  • Definatley not with the price tag!! resolution is very poor

  • Re: What is the difference between- 6300 6300i and 6500? Please could somebody help, which is the better overall phone? Thank you in advance. x (By the way I am in the U.K-Manchester)

  • What is the difference between- 6300 6300i and 6500? Please could somebody help, which is the better overall phone? Thank you in advance. x

  • The 6500 classic`s only problem is that the speaker is poorly protected and a lot of dust get`s in there not a problem for couple of dollars at mobile phone service.

  • I like this set its very good to use nice and slim For me the problem is that it does not have a radio but all other features are just fine it is the best phone i ever had, fit perfectly on our tight jeans cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool O some

  • Does anyone know where 6500 classic's Sudoku can be downloaded? It has to be the same version that comes with the phone, in 320x240 res.

  • I was going to load my sim to another phone and copied contacts to my sim. I then decided to keep the 6500 and copied the contacts back to 6500. The contacts would not appear on the screen as before. I then went to an MTN shop and after a battle they reset the phone to factory settings. The contacts now appear on the screen but my images and all messages are gone. Is there a memory where I can retrieve it from?

  • my 6500 batery wil be dead without notifing u.. Nokia 6500 classic is a nice phone, well designed, just perfect, except for the fact that it does not have Radio. My 6500 is having battery problems, maximum talk time is 30 to 40 min. I dont know if any one could help me with idea .what i do . Please I need help.

  • Nokia 6500 classic is a nice phone, well designed, just perfect, except for the fact that it does not have Radio. My 6500 is having speaker problems, the sound quality is very poor. I dont know if any one could help me with idea and also my video call does not work. Please I need help.

  • I have had my 6500 for just under a year and generally I'm very happy with it. However, recently it has suddenly started to get exceptionally hot when I make or receive calls. It has got to the point where the screen gets so hot I can't hold it up to my ear as it literally burns. It's not that it is getting warm during a long phone call either, within seconds of the call starting it gets very hot and just gets hotter. I am going to take it in to get checked over but I just wondered if anyone else has had this problem with the 6500. If it is a manufacturer fault, I will see about changing the phone. Cheers

  • i have a problem with this model..i cannot update my mobile software(firmware) currently running at v.4.84 and new available v.9.48 i downloaded the through nokia software updater but when it start installing in mobile with in half way it switches again displaying "connect mobile directly to usb port" im using direct usb port please help me..

  • I want to use message but message failed or network sever message box appear. This message is may phone what error. what can i do. pls help me. thanks,

  • hi great phone but can any one tell me how to save all my contacts from my phone to my computer

  • its 279 dollars and doesnt even have a card slot :|:|:|

  • I want to install a 6mb dictionary on this phone and it says the file is too big.What can I do?

  • this is my first nokia fone !! slim and handy but really had a very bad performance !! max 30 mins of talk time ...seriously..batery wil be dead without notifing u..

  • it is the best phone i ever had, fit perfectly on our tight jeans, i am able to read my e mails in it and browse the net the way i want. For me the problem is that it does not have a radio but all other features are just fine

  • yah.i hate the camera :[ but its cool

  • If you want the 6500 classic on contract and you are serious i can sort it out for you but i will need your correct contact number mate.

  • What is the difference between 6300 / 6300i and 6500?

  • I have this phone. This phone is awesome and imaging. You can belied it, this phone is slim and smart and GPRS, EDGE is high TOO spreed. and music sound is cooooooooooooooooool. ths problem is camera is not good. but is comfortable set

  • please help me i need this phone on contract. Can you please help to get one. My contact number is 01455 68500

  • I've now tried 2 different bluetooth ear pieces. With both, the connection keeps breaking down and will not work when answering calls. Any similar problems and/or solutions? Thanks

  • i have this phone for 6 months and i can say that i'm somewhat happy with this phone..it's slim and easy to use..it also looks elegant.. but there are some things that i don't like about this phone. when i'm calling someone and had the call for more tahn 10 mins, it feeld do hot... and even if i charged the phone for 4-6 hours, when i unplugged the charger, it's still not full... but still, i like this phone..

  • im thinking of getting this phone for a friends birthday present 2morow, is this phone really a dissapointment? will i be embaressed if it all of a suddon stops working? whats the battery life like? as iv been hearing it dies too soon after charging. also does it come with a usb cable to transfere pictures ect... iv been hearing alot of positive feedback about this phone aswell as some negative... would you reccomend this phone for a gift..?

  • What is the difference between 6300 / 6300i and 6500?

  • any ladies out there for bit fun?

  • is there a way one can upgrade the software to obtain mpeg4 player?plus am trying to download the maji player but am told no authority cert wots that?

  • is this true? I have no issue with the battery problem thou..

  • i have been using this phone for about 2 years +, no problems with the battery life & no random shutting down of phone. the only problem I encounter is that if you are on the phone talking for about 10 mins, the phone will feel hot, but until now no issue with overheating that will cause the phone to malfunction. Another con is the unique USB port of the phone, you can only use the charger provided and must purchase an USB cable specifically for this phoone if you want to transfer things. ;) hope my review helps.

  • I really liked the slim look to this fone . unfortunately i've had nothing but trouble with it . first the camera kept freezing . the screen scratches easily . i hardly get any reception eventhough im located in the melbourne cbd . very disappointed with this fone .

  • Great phone. I've had mine for about 6 months. Two down points though. First off, bad battery and charging block. It shows it's charging,but after at least 8 hour when I remove the charger,the battery hasn't charged at all. Then I have to plug the charger back in and hope it makes better contact. Secondly this phone is boring. Yes it's fast surfing the net and 1gig memory is more than enough for me. No problems with the screen either,but it lacks something. Not quite sure what though. All in all,great phone,but nothing to fall in love with.

  • The phone is gud.Slim and smart.Everyone fall in love this phone.I should Stongly recomend to buy this phone instead of Samsung And Sonyericson.This phonee sound is too gud better than muszik phone.....

  • The phone quite good at look plus excellent photo quality but the battery is the biggest problem. My phone remain on charge for 13 hrs a day. I was confident about quality of phone becoz it belonged to nokia a reputed company but i was wrong. Anyway now advice so that i can use it wit no headache

  • Nokia 6500 classic is perfect and the battery lasts longer.

  • Nokia 3120 classic it's a little better on specifications than Nokia 6500 classic and it's cheaper. It also has been launched in 2008 , not in 2007 like 6500c. Anyway you wouldn't know which to chose between them because they both are good, but the lower price of Nokia 3120 classic makes yo to take a hard decision easyer

  • Can You Change The Covers On This Particular Model?? not too keen on the black or the plain

  • nice look but battery problem

  • hi david i had 6500 and it is really good worked for me only battery was 2 days of normal use nokia 6234 and this are similar depending what you like in design this 6500 has internal memory up to 1gig built in other model 6234 is exp memory slot but i liked 6500 nice interfrance and body made from nice material good luck with choice

  • hi david i had 6500 and it is really good worked for me only battery was 2 days of normal use nokia 6124 and this are similar depending what you like in design this 6500 has internal memory up to 1gig built in other with memory exp memory slot but i liked 6500 nice interfrance and body made from nice material good luck with choice

  • Had this phone for 18 months and dropped it so much and it's bloody brilliant,buy batteries made in the EU not China.Mine stays on for 24/7.

  • If you have problems with the battery life take the battery out of the phone and throw down hard onto a hard surface, this breaks and resets the cells and will increase the battery strength vastly

  • i agree about the battery life! this damned phones battery is useless! im having the same problem where once ive got it on charge, it'll say charging yet nothing seems to happen once i disconnect the charger!! what other solutions are there for this phone please???

  • someone gave me this unit and i thought it was a cheap one but it isn't.. well its fine

  • your charger's the problem

  • This is Nokia`s worst phone ever, attractive design but very poor realability :(

  • iv'e been using this phone since 5 five months,the battery is very good.....i can play musics up to 24 hours.....i think you should change your battery and take care of it so that the battery of your phone will last long.

  • Is it available to make the video call using this?

  • nice phone :)

  • Like others,I agree battery time is disappointing especially for me this is a very important consideration and feel irked because I chose the Nokia over other phones because of their reputation. You dont know this stuff till its too late, and then you are stuck with it unless you lose loads of dosh!!

  • this nokia is good but the battry is kak

  • So has Nokia sorted out the battery problems in the new range of phones now?? I want to but buy one but want to be sure the battery problems are sorted

  • Phone is fine but need a prist list

  • I think the battery is really a matter of worry... NOKIA group can solve the problem though

  • I am upgrading my phones and am struggling to decide which nokia to choose. 6500 or 6234. 6234 ive had before, 6500 never tried. the 6234 is ok, but it can get real slow if you half fill a 128meg mem. card with games. i find this extremely annoying because i am the type of person who moves around a phone very quickly. everything else from it's battery to it's internet i was very happy with. i Know that the 6500 has it's downfalls(battery,radio,contacts,etc...) but has it's perks too, like the sound capabilities, it's design, it's size, it's contacts capacity is much better than the 6234. the 6500 is, from what i've heard, very sturdy, unlike the 6234.(it's cover fell off when it fell out of my pocket when i was playing rugby with my cousins) i really don't know which one to choose please could someone help me!! Thanks, David.

  • i own a 6500c phone! i love everything but i hate the BATTERY!!! i dont know if i am suffering from eyesight problem but it seems its charging but its not! you can see it moves and after a few minutes it doesn't! whats wrong with this phone's battery?!

  • bill, I know exactly what you are talking about. For you and everybody else experiencing problems with battery charging or handsfree losing contact: the problem lies on the phone hardware. It seems that it's a common one in 6500 classic models. All you have to do is take it back to Nokia technical support and they will replace some inner part. After I did, my phone works without problems now.

  • yep the phone is laker and i like it's sleek form.there aint no phone with no flaws and if you keep critisising,you will never be satisfied with any phone at all.i have to comfirm about the battery life tho but generally,if you have good hands,your 6500c will last,it's what i call a lightning bolt,i think i'm addicted.trust me the speaker is amazing,with my friends,it's ranked louder and better than the n70s and walkman phones,u gotta love it man...

  • Im experiencing the same thing as you do..It's battery takes forever to recharge...

  • its the best fone eva u guys r stupid man, unless u keep ur bluetooth on all the time nd gprs, but its sick, 2mp camera ,,, yh no mem card but 1 gig,,, i recomend to all even ma cuzins luv it. its so gd, u guys r tramps u need a new battery not complain for da fone coz of ur stupid battery we dnt care bout u.

  • Battery life is dreadful and it tackes at least 12hours to charger hallf battery, whats that all about?

  • The battery on my 6500c Takes for EVER! to charge, sometime it dosent charge, even though the phone says charging, when connected to charger. Any1 else experiencing same problems or shall i get a new battery? advice would be much appreiciated.

  • A nokia 3120 classic is better, spec wise, in every way it has all of this phones features and more

  • u must buy a new battery and you must format this new one.12 h at charge then u use the battery at maximun until it's empty.u do this 3 times and u can use the phone 3-4 days until recharge again,but if u listen music and play games it can't stay charge that long

  • no just the 1g built in

  • Is this phone compatible in Japan?

  • in the middle at the bottom of phone is the charging socket

  • where is the charger socket on this phone?

  • i want a new phone, and i wanna have this one. =)

  • i bought Nokia 6500 classic last Saterday thinking that it also got the radio. i was so dissappointed to find out it has no radio because i am used to listen to my radio. the phone i had before this one it was nokia 6233 it has the radio. there is no way that i can do to this one to get a radio.

  • hii want to buy a knew phone and i was thinkning of this and the n6300i wihc is better pls help me out with this and what about the battery of this phone is it good pls tell

  • I am facing problem with the contacts. I stored some contacts in phone memory and some in SIM. I selected contacts -> settings -> Memory in Use as "Phone and SIM". The contacts are not sorted in alphabetical order and i can't search the names. some times Name won't display when the particular contact is calling me. It's really bugging me rest every thing is fine. Please can any one can help me out. Please feel free to send the response to [email protected].

  • does anyone know how to find out the level of battery on the phone?

  • pink

  • i have had the phone since xmas it has not giving me any problems so far.. the camera isnt the greatest but its a light and a simple phone just got to make sure you look after it!

  • i brougth this mobile on may 29 2008 at dubai, this mobile has good camera clarity n good sound but the main problem is the power of battery can you say mee that what can dooooooo ????????????/

  • I brought nolia 6500c on feb 2008 from the next day i am facing problem day by day, getting switched off automatically, no battery back up or no one take care in nokia, still my problem not solved what to do

  • If uur cell loose network and you have the warrenty card go to ur retailer to get the warrenty

  • code de description de nokia 6500c stp .

  • I bought Nokia 6500 classic in April 2008 it fell and loose network.I dont have any insurance. It is also not repairable please advice what can I do with the phone its less than one year since I bought. Thank you

  • which colour is the best pink, black or silver

  • go on to options when you are on the camera, then settings and there is an option there :)

  • i like this phone..user friendly..hi april

  • Can some one advice me what to do to have access to my security settings on my Nokia 6500c. It seems that the defaulted security code (12345) is not correct. Someone must have access to my phone and change my security setting code.

  • gr8 phone! but no expandable memory(memory card)...... whats the use? 1GB is not enough!!!!!

  • How do you check how full the battery is on the phone in percentage (%)?

  • Keypas is terrible, not nice for someone who sms a lot. overall the phone is not bad but i do have regrets choosing this phone. there are better phone in this price class on the market

  • why so many problems about battery life?? i get nearly a week.best phone i have every had.The only phone i have had is that you can REALLY forget its in your pocket.reception is fine.only video is poor.No regrets.

  • heya... my contract is xpiering soon. n im thinking abt gettin this phne, bt yrls comments r making me get 2nd thoughts. n OMG!!!!! is there really no space 4 a memory card!???!!! i need sum advice.. shud i, or shudnt i get it? HEEEEELP ME!!!

  • this handset is nice but its camera's picture quality is not up to the mark.

  • Does this phone still suffer from reception problems? I've read some mixed reviews, but that was when the phone was new. I really like the design of this phone and am considering buying one. Thanks!

  • Just launch the camera software, and then go in the camera settings, the last option is the camera snap sound :)

  • i have bought nokia 6500c but i am unable to find out an option to turn off the sounds of camera. can anyone help me about that?

  • After much survey to get a basic full function phone, i was narrowed down to the 6500 classic for its simplicity and attractive design. Being of Symbian S40 platform, i can now SYNC with outlook to manage all 1550 contacts and more than 10 years of calender entry. As a business user, i need a reliable phone, fast, no-nonsense and does not pull my pants down when placed in my pocket. I can say that everything is perfect except the camera. I dont really use it, as a proper 8MP digital camera will take better pictures for personal and work use. Its good enough for emergency shots where you dont have your camera with you. There are lots of S40 themes, games and applications that can be downloaded fomr the net. Another supprising fact is that this phone is able to play movie files sized more than 100MB. I have converted a movie sized 150MB and it plays smoothly without any jerks. All with the standard player. Battery life is not too bad. I have been using windows based PDA-Phones and now SICK of them. These PDAs usually last 1-2 days, so getting at least 3-4 days with 6500 classic is great. People always complain about the 3G secondary video call camera... think about it, how often do we place a 3G video call. look at it a a piece of precise engineering measuring only 9.5mm, appreciate its beauty, individualism and above all... simplicity.

  • Simiply a class act

  • i really really like it

  • i like that nokia 6500 classic b'coz of it's wonderful en beautiful style. That is one of the celfone i want, that's why i love nokia.

  • i love it its so classic....it has everything i need.really happy with this phone

  • mine works well. recomend

  • l was going to buy this phone today but yo comments are freaking me out so now l dont know wat to do.....

  • absolutely useless battery life.Cannot connect to network..."error in connection"In an emergency you cannot rely on this phone.serial no on 7th &8th digit is 02!!Worst of all service provider is prepared to lose me as a customer after 15 years as I 'chose'it.Only good thing is my bill is half of what it used to be.My N73 might stall but is far better.Good looking but dysfunctional.

  • it's good. i like it.

  • Its great looking phone i love so much i brought 2! and i work at carphone warehouse.

  • Has anyone succeeded playing videos with resoulution higher than 176x144 on that phone ? I'm trying, and I can only get the sound playing, no picture if >176x144. That's sick. My software version is 04.84 and I saw on nokia website that there's an update .. Does it solve this problem ?

  • I pressed move numbers by mistake on my phone!!!! Now they have disappeared from my phonebook. Also - they are still on my phone somewhere but I can't find them AND when I go to save my numbers they save somewhere that isn't my phonebook (and not my SIM either). Can anyone help with this predicament because I would prefer not to stop using it because it won't save any numbers. Pleasepleasepleaseplease help someone!!!!!

  • Whats going on with the battery life gripes? Ive had this phone a month now. Use it for loads of calls and texts everyday. Battery life is great. 4 days between charges. Leave the bluetooth off unless you need it. Leave the GPRS off unless you need it. And use the power saver and sleep options. Bingo! Speaker is great. Screen is great. Cant fault it EXCEPT theres no memory card slot. Its a cracker!

  • had this phone a year and is probably the worst phone that I have ever had. turns itself off ,battery life is rubbish and now doesn't have a ring tone! have to rely on the vibrate and can't upgrade until june.

  • Thanks Julie, 12345 has failed to wotk. I tried 00000 but cant access still.

  • Security code is 12345 on nokia mobile, try that.

  • The Nokia 6500c is a great little slim phone ii love it!! Takes great photo's & holds alot of the music ii like to take on the go!! Just with that they would update the model & give some more memory or a space for a memory card so then it can hold more than just 1GB.. Other than that II LOVE MII 6500c!!!

  • Look on ebay for new casing then take it to your local mobile repair shop they will put it on for about �15.

  • Had the mob 2 days now from 02 uk in pink, lovely phone, loud ringing volume, good enough pics, very pleased for now but would be nice if they could upgrade the memory & bring another 6500c updated.

  • This is an excellent cell phone.Its sound system is especially superb.

  • i love this phone - my favourite nokia phone of all time. was just wondering, seeing as nokia announced an upgraded version of the 6300 in the form of 6700, will the 6500 classic be upgraded too do you think? I think the 6300 and 6500 came out almost the same quarter didn't they?

  • does this phone have video calling . what is video sharing that is on the phone options

  • I love this phone. Charge lasts for days (even with Bluetooth on). Camera is excellent (tho the delay between button press and shot is sometimes annoying). Crystal clear earpiece and the ring/alert volumes are great. Shame that the storage is low, but for a simple, easy to use phone with a slick case design... it's the dogs danglys!!

  • ringing, texting, volume very loud and clear on this phone !!!!

  • I have been using the phone for over a year now, great little phone no problems at all.

  • Worse phone I've ever had - Changed the battery twice, freezes continually, overheats and constantly switches on and off. In 18 months its been repaired twice. Battery needs to be charged virtually every day. Finally due to software problems it packed up for good the day before Im due to travel! Bought E51 instead - What a lovely phone - a Rolls Royce in comparison to a broken down old banger!

  • Looking at getting this mob from 02 uk in pink. Can some1 pls tell me if the ringing & text alert tones are LOUD. thanks julie

  • the phone is good go for it and you wont regret. iv had it for a year now and it has not given me any problems. its easy to use and worth the price.

  • i have the phone for less than a year,i have already change the battery is it normal. when in use its coming soon hot.

  • hi i wanna know if this phone can be downloaded a radio?

  • Yes this phone has a radio

  • hi guyz i want your opnion do think i should by this phone. i like it and the design of it. bt is it worth buying

  • the phone is quite good, for the first three months of use, battery seem to be easily depreciated. i had the phone for less than a year and ive bought a new battery. worked only good for a week and now i dont get the battery fully charged even tried charging it for 8 hours(it displays charging but cannot charge it full). i woudnt recommend you buying this phone,its so small,compensating battery life, and of course its components inside.

  • Does this phone have radio ? Thanks

  • I have a nokia 6500. I only found out today that I can't access my GALLERY. When trying to open it it say OPERATION FAILED. I tried reseting the factory settings but still cant access it. It also says memory corrupted. Please can someone advice how to solve this problem?? Thank you.

  • Have been using this phone for a year now. Great Finland made phone, beautiful classic, very light and sturdy, excellent volume, 3G good signals, the only bad thing i can say about phone is the battery, it doesn't last as long as i like, but i still love this phone!!!

  • I just got this phone in Black. The pros - Looks friggin awesome. - Lovely solid feel in the hand - Excellent screen - 1GB memory right out of the box The cons - Not too good cam - Keyboard could be a little softer - The silver lining wears off quite easily. Makes the cellphone look really bad, I hope I can get the casing changed.

  • Great fone but problem is cant realy get used to it...kinda complicated.but regardless,i love it..oh and the nicest thing abt it, it actually makes me look thinner on my pics....i love it!

  • The phone is great, except that you can't extend the time the display light is switched off. The display switches of after 10 seconds of no activity which is annoying when reading e-mail or looking at photo's.

  • great phone really i loved him my device to use this mobile

  • when u want to play downloaded music files/folders (from PC) in the phone, da songs don't play. can someone help with activation. Thnx

  • d phone is perfect bt d thing it doesn't have video calling n fm radio n it only have one hole 4 d charger head phones n everything

  • O my god!!!i really like like i buy it right now and i really love it o my gosh!!!!

  • the only problem i have with this phone is that it does not want to store my contacts into the phone memory.....I don`t know how to fix it....Besides that i love it ! it`s a great phone :) P.S.- i don`t usually say that for nokia......

  • Horrible! I have had this phone for 6 months and it freezes, turns off randomly, distorts my voice, echoes and the keys have started popping off. The battery is awful and the phone does not last through the day.

  • i like it very much!!! so beautiful...not so expensive, memory is 1G! grate! i really love it!

  • The speaker becomes a problem after a while and i have had three units now with this same fault.

  • I am so in love with this phone just wondering if it is posible to buy the memory card yourself if you fell the one in the phone is small?

  • no it doesnt

  • nice phone

  • The phone has an internal memory of 1 GB,no memory slot. Jackson www.echokenyaproperties.com

  • Hi my name is Jackson,i have used the nokia 6500c for a while now.Design is great.I have used 2300,2610,2310,8210,8310,1100,3600 and i cannot compare with this.Its unique and efficient.I would prefer you include a protector on its face for security reasons. Do you offer free phones and what is the criteria,i would love to own a more classic Nokia model phone. Thank you, [email protected]

  • nice tel

  • i really love that fone and im thinking of buying it. but now im having doubts after reading all the opinions that have been posted.

  • how come 02 or 20 is for bad quality ?? I have n95 8GB which is made in Finland and it shows 02 , how this could be !!!

  • how much is the Nokia 6500 classic in AUS dollars? thanks in advance . xox

  • I need 2know if this phone uses a memory card; i mean one that isn't in-built.

  • I have a feak one from china with touch screen and two sim cards, two speakers, the only difference is on mine says Ustyle, on this says Nokia :D

  • i suggest u to buy any one of these phone but checkout the serial Number by pressing *#06# and looked at the serial Number position in 7th and 8th place like 353048_ _9605104. what is there. 00-for best Quality phone 01 or 10 -for good Quality made in finland. 02 or 20 - for bad Quality. 08 or 80 -for fair Quality made in Germany. 13 -for very Bad Quality & harmful to health. only buy phone after viewing this code, otherwise you will get many problems in your phone set like hardware or software problem . for proof you can compare your phone with other phones of different serial Number code described above.

  • how would i know that my nokia 6500 classic is not a feak

  • beutifull phone love it

  • does anyone know how to do a reset on the phone, my phone works now and again and now does not turn on. if you no how to do a factory reset then please let me no on here. would be grateful.

  • yeah right guys, this phone have lot of problms, everything with an usb plug ( charging, earphones,data) that s mean that you should have all the accessories with u wherever u r going. bored.

  • yea it is, just plug it in, nokias stupid idea of portable phones, hence why they havent dont it since either

  • Oh My God~how 2 charge tix phone?? with the USB???

  • 6500 classic i not good phone wright?!? I'll buy it for my father but now reading your commnts and I'll not make yout mistake. Thank alot for thise comments.Hi speaks alot of on phone and this hasn't good battery.You help my so much for in my choice. Thanks agane.

  • this is not a good phone promise!!

  • i bought this phone 6 months ago... the battery lifespan is not satisfying..... no video call..... just want to ask if videocalling is available for this phone???

  • This 'phone looks nice, but is nothing but trouble! The ringing volume diminishes to nothing after a few weeks. My Company have three, and they've all had to be changed at least once. And the same thing happens to the replacements. I would not recommend this fone to anybody who has to leave the home or office!!

  • My boss ordered one of these and had problems with the battery from day one. They don't last a full day and who did he moan to? ME! Also, he couldn't hear the caller and had to put it on speaker in order to have a conversation. It was replaced with a different model after just one month.

  • why no fm radio and vedeo calls

  • oh...my god!i have the phone one year more...,i ready don`t know haven`t FM !!

  • i got this phone and its quite gd

  • This Phone in Real yes slim and good for put pocket Nice desigh.. only 1 thing not have memorycard..Lol...$ around 12,000

  • i also love this phone to bits, it's sexy and light, the only problem is that i cannot locate a radio on the phone.

  • I meant sound is better on 6233, only pics are same quality...

  • Using it for a couple days now. First thing I like a lot is immediate connectibility with computer. No need for software or Nokia PC Suite. Other is that iit is quite stylish and thin, a little heavy though (so it seems). Navigation pad is good, rest of keys are a little hard though. Sound from the speaker is pretty good, but my other phone (I've given to the wife) is a 6233... I'm still amazed with the 6233's sound... 6500c only has one speaker, but it;s so thin only one fits I guess. So to sum-up: Only things better than 6233 are connectibility to PC, and different style (is it better, it's up to you). And also fast-forward in videos. Everything else is better on the 6233, sound-video-battery-pics are same. Style is a big + plus though...

  • This is a very fantastic phone when it comes to GPRS or it's internet facility. It is very fast and efficient when browsing pages. I was so impressed i have not found anything like it yet.

  • how can i mute the shutter sound in 6500 nokia? please send your answers to [email protected] thanks.

  • how can i mute the shutter sound in 6500 nokia? please send your answers to [email protected] thanks.

  • i will like to no how to DOWN LOAD THE FM facility in this cell

  • this is a good looking phone with alarg displa on it .i will sugest my friends to purchas this phone

  • This is a Boss phone, you'll hate it if you haven't got it!

  • This is a fantastic new phone. RRP$800 Top of the line.

  • WHAT IS SO "CLASSIC" ABOUT IT? Bring me a 8310 with bluetooth and colour screen and MP3 capability on mem card... THAT IS CLASSIC.

  • Hi my name is Nyameka from Durban South Africa.Its a cool phone and classy,i bought mine a month a go but i have noticed to two things about it,firstly the battery doesnt take long and it likes to freeze.

  • The Phones speaker makes a grrr sound now, and i only have it now for 4 months. And i've seen 2 other 6500 classics with exaclty the same problem. They have sent it in to repair but after a few months it just happens again.

  • the phone looks cool, but it intends to get hotter when I'm talking with someone over it... although it has a good sounds capability,,why it has not been produced with a radio?? even infrared it has nothing compare with other cheaper Nokia phones... but its a slick phone though...

  • this is the most useless phone i ever seen in my life. it is a story of outright manufacturer error. It is a prove that Nokia can manufacture fake phones too. And i must commend them for it.

  • hi iv had my phone since may 08 n iv had teh same problem with mine gettin really hot too..... its now decided to not vibrate either..

  • The sound loudness on classic same like at slide? and what do u think what phone its better exepting thei'r cameras cuz at slide is 3.2mpx....

  • I bought my Nokia 6500 classic in March 08. I m quite satisfy with the phone outlook and the features. The sound is loud if compare to a lot of phones in the market. The display is also good too...sharp and clear...BUT the battery life does not last long... have to charge it everyday if I have a few long calls, take pictures and sms in a day...although it is slim phone but it is quite heavy.

  • when on a call phone gets hot (very hot) im i the only one with this problem sent away to vodacare 3 times ,still have that problem

  • It has built-in 1G memory card, you cannot add your own or replace it.

  • hi. actually, this phone does NOT have an expansion slot for you to add a memory card. good thing about this is that, it has 1gb of memory in it. that's good enough,

  • Appearence is good. so slim. audio is ok. video is not so good. Battery discharge time is very less even though we won't use it continuously. Except bettery, the remaining all things are ok.

  • but does it shut off on its own from time to time?

  • spec shows it only has built in 1 GB memory, external memory not available.

  • same thing here, the battery sometilmes cannot charge. whne i take the sim card out, it does charge. i just dont understand this phone; not reliable at all. it s a stress to know whether next time i have to charge it, it will take the juice or not

  • I would like to know if you can add Phone Card Memory to this phone ? If any one know i would be appreciate your help :)

  • the battery life is TERRIBLE

  • i just bought this cell , its very bad and i have prob;em with battrey . i am really regrat. so please dont buy it . ?

  • does this phone have a secondary camera in front?

  • i got the phone about a month ago, it also came with a non-nokia battery (momax). the battery doesn't seem to be compatible with the phone as it automatically turns off the phone from time to time. the battery life doesn't seem to read accordingly (full battery but show low battery message)and it doesn't seem to get charge probably via the phone or the desktop battery charger, anyone has a similar problem?

  • Hey this battery is so bad ok its a cute phone and looks lovely but the speaker is terrible try putting it a little loud and crack there goes your speaker pop and it would be so awesome if it had a slot for a memory card

  • I have this phone and i like it but ive got one question. Can i change mask for 6500 classic? Can i buy it somewhere?

  • i had problem with with the microphon,service has changed,and the battery is yust working max 1 day,so....but the design is cool.

  • I have just recieved the phone on contract. The phone is easy to use and the build quality is very good. With regards to the lock ups has everyone used the nokia updater to add the last firmware version? This would be my first port of call to fix and issues with glitchs or lockups.

  • Very difficult but managed to do it by putting on a pair of latex gloves! The kind that you use for decorating, just grip the sides and pull - provides great grip.

  • I agree with the design faults regarding this phone, im just coming up to a year ownership and ive had to replace my screen TWICE as it cracked both times. Check the Nokia discussion forums, there are lots of people complaining of the same issue. Also, it freezes alot, screen goes white and you have to either wait or restart it and wait for it to load once you do restart it. Its a case of style over substance and im utterly dissapointed. Just glad my contract is over now.

  • its good . .but quite heavy..nd its themes changes on their own which is irritating

  • Please someone help me!!! how do get the back off the phone?? my heads beginning to hurt!!!!!

  • the 6500 is much newer to the w880i .. the sound on the w880 sucks

  • the phone is good, not great. the battery is fine if you dont use all the features at one time. the software issues are all fixed by updates. physical problems are all you.

  • I have 6500 for 8 months, and I dont like it. No card slot, bad camera, and batery life is too short. My old 6230i was much better.

  • the only thing I hate about it is that it doesn't have a memory card slot

  • The most rocking one in my life.

  • i wana buy da phone bt sure 2 buy it coz i hear dat da b3 doesnt last

  • its in the settings of the camera,,

  • yer the same thing happened to my phone, i have just had to send it to my insurance company

  • my partner had this phone and had to send it back 4 times as it kept freezing in the end he gota diffrent phone

  • The phone is nice except that there is no radio and the battery does not last for too long.

  • DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. It has a serious design fault - the screen cracks. I don't mean droping it or anything, just with it sitting in your pocket. Its happened to my phone twice now and I've never had it happen with any other phone. After the second time I Goodled it and there's volumes of people had the same problem. Even on Nokia's own website there's pages and pages of complaints about the same issue.

  • Is it only your phone that freezes or do you know people with the same phone that have the same problem? I realy love this phone

  • Great phone! If you'll read instruction you'll not have problems with battery or mp3 player... I really recommend it. I recharge my phone once a week or even less often! Just perfect, and the chape so thin!

  • have had this for 6 months now. Biggest problem is it keeps getting stuck all the while. The screen freezes and goes white. Sometimes on standby it software freezes and you cant get or make calls. very disappointing phone. need to buy another one now. two of my colleagues have similiar issues.

  • Exuse me for a minute, i bought it from 4 months on lebanon w his battery holds when i'm using it up to 3 or 4 days it's true but the problem in this phone only that when i enter the video icon, the phone restart by him self......

  • i am very much disappointed with this phone.this is my husband's first gift for me.i bought it only for its nice looking.after purchasing it i found battery is not servicing well n becoming warmer within a minute,its slim but very weighty.

  • i boought it on 30th september.i found it so hard to enter the sim,and the battery is not good and if one time you enter in the music then it is so complicated to out from it.i am totally disappointed

  • looks pretty classy. the battery life only last for a day?? on the website, it says about 9 days if you don't use it. and it can be used for talking up to 3.5 h. so which one is true? thanx guys.

  • i don't really have the same phone as you do, but i hope this may help you...once you are already using the camera, go to option, then click on settings...there you may see camera sounds.

  • This phone is awesome. I've had it for barely a week and I love it. I live in Boston, MA and I use it on the AT@T network. I had a 3G Moto v3xx prior to this and the call quality was terrible. AT&T's 3G network is terrible. I had to hack my v3xx just to be able to turn 3G off. AT&T really scr3wed up by putting Voice on their 3G network, they should have done just data. Anyway back to this phone. It's small, sleek and sexy. The S40 op sys is great and I'm telling you unlocked GSM is the way to go. The phone does support US 3G at 850, but where I live there is no 850 3G, so the phone is basically a standard 850/1900 GSM phone. The call quality on this phone is better and there is no delay. For some reason I had a slight delay on my Moto v3xx, it was cr@p. I actually might get another one for a backup. I was originally going to get the nokia e51 for the gps and wifi, but the 6500 classic is thinner and looks better. That�s what I was going for. Did I mention the call quality was excellent? Unlocked GSM is the way to go.

  • My wife waited long for this phone. Finally got it and the middle row of the keypad stopped working. Got back after repairs, the screen broke. The speaker is not clear and sound muffled. I've got a SE W880i - not a day's problem except the data cable which cannot connect my phone to the pc anymore - bad design - LOVE the USB connection of the Nokia Nice phone but sad to say - not happy NOKIA 6230i - Still Amazing Phone!!!

  • Does anyone knows how to turn off the sound when taking a photO? It makes a clicking sound which is annoying

  • i just got this phone yesterday and it's cool..though it doesnt have any card slot, 1gb is too much for me...so slim and sleek...i got the black color...

  • why battery is over after 48 hour and without reasonable warning

  • bbot dis phone today n discoverd its not havin radio n am so scared wit al d comments l read. tink u guys shld pls improve dis phone cos it cost alot. tnx

  • hi,it is so cute mobile,but the chinese made battery does not last more than 48 hour in use.

  • nice looking phone,but,drops signal all the time,gets very warm at the speaker when on the phone for more than one minute and makes a fuzzing noise.I don't think it has anythink to do with o---ge

  • Sir,It is having problem in micro phone in this type 6500 series.Voice is not clear to recepient.Pls suggest.Regards

  • Sir, Nokia 6500 classic is not so much audible through microphone.If you are calling to the man 'A' then he will not be hearing well because the voice is breaking through microphone where as the earpiece is good to accept the voice.Please opine for the improvement.Regards.

  • Sir,I am using this 6500 classic mobile since one month.Really it is appreciable because of its design.I am having problem in my microphone.I am hearing very clearly during the telephony that means network is good but the other end personnel is not hearing well.If i will speak near to micro phone (pin hole at the bottom of handset)then it is liitle audible.Pls suggest how to get rid of this problem.Regards,Prakash

  • USB Charger? Get used to it. The "big ones", I mean the 5 companies ruling 80% of the market have made an agreement some months ago, that in 1,5 year of a time, they all will only come up with phones, where the chargers is mini USB made. This makes life much more easier, specially when you are out travelling. There will be no longer things like SE / LG / Motorola, or Nokia (etc) charger. Just a "charger". You may hate it now, but will love it in 2 years. On the other hand, I am not happy for that. One single connector in the car for a charger and for the head set. Or the data cable. Many people still prefer wired head-sets for saving battery and have a stereo output (personally I have way too many chargers (including manual feed versions) and a Nokia BH902 and a BH501, but at least I am, so I am never left without power, but have a back-pack of 3 kgs. But not every one is such a geek as I am

  • put the Memory Card

  • connect ur 6230 via nokia pc suite.. copy all the contact ,save in a folder.. disconnect the pc suite.. connect 6500 via pc suite copy all previousvy saved contact to it.. it simple and easy. bimal

  • the charging port is different from other models of nokia and sometime is difficult to charage the mobile because of uncompatible with other nokia charger mostlty while we travelling

  • using this phone for about a year,, buy it because my stupid o2 broken for thousand times .. I use it as my secondary phone right now good phone with nice looking design,, some nice standard nokia features,, but also there are some weaknesses, first is the battery life that makes me sick since i have to charge it each night,, but maybe this because i compare it to other phone in my house which has much better batt life (iPhone and P1i) second i reckon that the cam is not very good,, it can zoom and do other things but the picture is not even close to what my iPhone with 1.3 megpx takes,,, it is just not clear with some dots on the pics, but i don't use it much so i don't care bout it. third is the keypad,, not comfy when you texting,, i don't know whether it just me since i feel comfy with apple's virtual keyboard, which makes me type faster using iPhone rather than using 6500,, but i think the keypad is juz too hard.. overall good phone the 1 gig mem (If i'm not forgotten) is enough for a secondary phone, or if u really want to buy this phone and want to have music player better to buy another cheap mp3 player since 1 gig won't be enough for u i think.. but overall to find a good looking phone with moderate features this phone is a good choice, just remember to charge it everyday though ..

  • What is the price of this handset? Also the expandable memory feature is not available, what about that?

  • does it have FM?

  • yes the battrie wont last long

  • yep u r right and also i am having problems with applications they wont open only loading is showing and even wont dealeat

  • hi there, design just ok size ok but what happened to keypad,its not at all comfortable for sms and keypad is so hard.make some good larger keypads so its easy to type.perfect phone in the market is 6233 nice keypad no sound of cracking keypad smooth key press nice classy design good sound everything is good but a brick should be thin and a little small in size with good stereo speakers.

  • Ibought one few a weeks ago the phone is realy good nice looking classic easy to use handset noticed no problems at all i think the 6500 classic is a realy good nokia mobile worth every penny....

  • yes. it only hav 0.3 megapixel

  • My wife has just bought one, and the battery does not seem to last very long at all, is this a common problem?

  • Does this phone have a shortcut like SE?..I mean,can I use 2 or more applications at the same time?

  • Hi! I have this phone for almost a year now. Previously I had nokia E61, before that 6680. + solid, scratch resistant, pretty fast, java applications are working fine, impressive display, good camera on day light photos, - rigid keypad, symbian S40, No HSDPA, long calls kills the battery. I hope it helps

  • I have bought 3 months ago the LG U700. Before that i had the nokia N71 for 3 years and i was more than happy. LG U700 doesn't offer me that much and i'm thinking of changing it to Nokia 6500 classic. Please advice whether Nokia 6500 is much better than Samsung U700. Thanks

  • There isnt a secondary camera

  • can the secondary camera of this phone can be use in taking picture??. .

  • Dear rebecca, I think the best solution is to head down to the service center if u still have warranty for this phone. Because my sister has the same phone and after going for servicing, the phone works perfectly fine. As good as new, no complains from her so far. shes happy. i think perhaps u shld give it a shot?im not saying it wld def work, but its worth a shot. cheer up=) i know how it is like to have a hioghodfhoi phone. i have had 3 phones that were like that before switching to nokia.

  • ive been using this phone for about a month, i got it because its slim and sleek. No regrets at all, and the phone looks so pretty i feel so proud just holding it in my hands. a very good and simple phone, i would recommend to get it if you really like it alot. It is a very simple classic phone and very user friendly. Since i have a pair of rather small hands, i dont have any complains about the buttons at all. All is good except for the battery life, but i intend to get a new battery since i got this phone from a 2nd hand shoop and found out only after i went to nokia and they told me the battery i had was fake. But if u are considering about this phone, i would highly recommend this.

  • signal strength is terrible on my 6500. i have to go outside to use the phone at home and people are always complaining that they cant hear me when they ring. at work i cant even get a signal.

  • The Nokia 6500classic has been freezing and doesnt switch it on back.when isee that is freezing,i have to remove the battery from the back of the phone and replace the battery again so that its can work again.what can i do to stop the freezing and is its a gud phone

  • For what it's worth, my experience with my 6500 classic (now 6 months in) has been great. The battery lasts me for about three days+ with moderate usage, it's wonderfully slim, operating system is fast and responsive, connectivity is great with easy file management. I switched from a Nokia symbian and am really pleased I did; it does everthing it claims brilliantly.

  • I agree with the last two comments, I have always had Nokia phones and been very happy with them, but this one has been such a pain. Battery life is awful, runs out within 24 hours even if I don't use it. It's already broken once and the charger has broken! Terrible....

  • I have had exactly the same problems - Battery lasts for about a day when it isn't even in use, can't use it at work signal too weak. texting is difficult the keys are badly spaced. Video and photos really bad quality, just an awful phone can't wait to get rid of it!!!!

  • I have now on my third 6500 in a month. I have to recharge it every other day and my useage over the who;e period is only 2.5 hours. The spec says 12 hours standby and 5.5 hours talk time. Unlike my previous Nokia 6230i am unable to use it in my office as the sugnal strength is not strong and the 6500 does not hold the signal. I have had to revert to using my old 6230i that gives me a beeter battery life and will connect in my office. I like the stile of the 6500 and most of its features. Is anyone else experiencing my problems or have I just been issued phones from a bad batch?

  • This nokai reminds me samsung c100 a lot;)

  • i will the way the phone looks like and i would like to have it on contract basis of family topup

  • Back them up on PC suite, open Nokia Content Copier and do a back up from your 6230, then unplug it and plug your 6500c, open Nokia Content Copier again and restore the files from your 6230 in it.

  • Even if it was introduced later than Motorola L7's, it is much more well designed. Even more than all what Nokia introduced after original 8800. I like that it has no memory card, and internal memory is GB, i trust phones wich have no memory card more.

  • Try to put the memory card

  • its a callbox

  • please how do i activate my 3G and the picture is not clear when i snap in the night

  • Yes.

  • I think that this phone is kinda stylish.Does this phone has volume buttons?

  • Does anyone know if it is possible to set the ringtone so that it vibrates a few times before it starts ringing? I have become used to this feature in my Motorola Razr V3, and would like to have this possibility in my next phone too. Thanks.

  • Hello guys, I ahve just acquired 6500, looks very sleek,but can some help me! I heve transferred all my 'contacts' from 6230 from sim card to sim card. how do i transfer contacts from Phone memory and the pics etc i have saved on my 6230 to 6500?

  • hello gud day, i've read some good for this unit, now i want to know naman whats the disunvantage of this unit to 5310. i want this unit also(6500).pls reply me... thanks..

  • Mmmm yes very!

  • in purchasing this phone. .does it includes a headset?. .

  • I got this for for about 2 days now. Everything works great. I have not experience any of those problems mentioned here. Hopefully I won't , cause I really like this phone. The features in this phone is good enough for me , simple.

  • Wow! that's interesting

  • stylish, people of Algonquin likes this phone

  • Guess u need to do a software upgrade & monitor it a few days without downloading any pic/music files into it. If everythings turn out well than it's just some corrupted files causing the issue but if it persist,u need to bring in to nokia care centre,could be the charging point needs to be change.

  • thank you for that insight gee i work for mtn and i get so many people confusing this whole 3g issue.IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • which is better... 6300 or 6500? if both have a problem... well is it worth it to buy an iPone?=P help me pls...

  • 3G has NOTHING to do with how many cameras a phone has or where the cameras are positioned on the phone. 3G (3rd Generation) is a broadband general network which allows for faster internet connections. So, a phone can have 7 cameras, and it stil wouldnt have 3G connectivity AND a phone can be 3G even though it has no camera.REMEMBER: 3G has to do with NETWORKS and not CAMERAS, OKAY?

  • how come it says in the specs that there's 3g but when i saw the unit, there's no 3g camera in front.

  • Do u actually work in a phone shop? Dude the world+dog knows that this phone needs updating, afterwhich most problems get fixed. Since I have told u that much, plz download the nokia update software and proceed with the update.

  • i am currently using the 6500 classic. and i think its good. i heard there is alot of problem with the 6500. my mums using the 6500. i think its ultimately up to u. both are about the same, but 6500 u can expand the memory while classic only allows u to store up to 1gb user memory. i prefer simple slim and light. so i got the classic. its working pretty well even though its second hand.

  • My head phones dont work even tho they are plugged in!!! any reason why this is happing???

  • my 6500c is now updated to v6.61.. i really love this phone.. very attractive and fashionable.

  • it is a battery problem ********** Cheers

  • the camera on Nokia 6500 classic very poor quality photos.

  • Can any1 tel me which fone is beta? The nokia 6500 slide or 6500 classic?

  • m tryin to buy this phone but the prize is expensive..any11 can sell it below 500 ringgit?

  • it needs a new charger .go to the nearest phone store and ask them for a genuine nokia 6500 classic phone charger.

  • I have a problem: My nokia 6500c won't charge! I plug it in, it says its charging, couple hours later i unplug it is still low battery! Is it a charger problem or batterY? HELP!!!!!!!!!

  • This is a wonderful product ever seen.Portable,high quality and long lasting.I real appreciate it.

  • I have my phone for 3 months now, and I'm really dissapointed. This phone freezes and switches off whenever it can and my settings on my phone are right. This is really not that great a phone

  • The only place i found bronze was on ebay...

  • The service providers needs to state wich colours are available, there is no stock on Bronz.Non at all.

  • i used to love this phone but only recently have i really played with it and im not too impressed with the phone besides the fact that it only has a gig of memory i work in a cell phone shop and the amount of complaints i reciev about this phone is unbelievable if anyone has problems with it please speak up or else nokia wont rectify the problem.thanks

  • I had exactly the same problem with mine since new! Overheating is a common problem with Nokia phones since who remember when??!! My 6500c never last more than 50 minutes of continues conversation!!! Some diehard Nokia user will never admit tthe overheating issue with Nokia phones(like my sister), and there are user who never notice the problem cause they never talk long time with their phones! I have overheat problem with my recent Nokia 6300, 6500c, 6500s, 8600 LUNA & my 8800 Arte & Sapphire Arte! I can still remember those overheat problems with my previous 8810, 8850 & 8890!

  • Within 9 months there is a problem with charging and also gets hot within 10 mins of talking . keypads are too small . regretting buying this phone .

  • hi, my names Ayaz from oldham and i like THthe CANDY bar phones. I think this is the best CANDY bar phone in the world coz i love CANDY from Vodafone.

  • this phone is greatttttttt

  • Ya'll shud try to update the firmware if u aignt happy with the way its performing, mines not bad at all! Wish the vibration was a lot more than wat it is now though!

  • Having read some opinions regarding the loudspeaker I feel that some clarification is in order. The loudspeaker, with which you listen to music, is VERY good just as when you use the loudspeaker option during a call. BUT the loudspeaker is HORRIBLY BAD when you use the phone in the normal way without the loudspeaker option. Compared to my old phone (a SE) the difference is like night and day.

  • sick fone

  • The 6500 Classic is an attractive feature phone. However anyone who is considering buying this sim free should seriously consider the Nokia E51. Equally well built, it is more advanced technologically, with the excellent Symbian S60 smartphone OS, HSDPA for ultra fast web access, and wi-fi. And it costs less!

  • Don't get this phone. After 6 months it doesn't work anymore. It couldn't receive a call and a text message. It happened to a friend also. I went to Nokia to let it fixed, no avail.

  • My KRZR K3 has good music quality like my SE W200

  • apple macs are for mongs as well as the ihpone over priced and styled trash pc rules

  • Yes, the worst phone ever. Hot after 10 mins continuous talk time of only about 45 mins. Its awful, Charging from dead phone unusable for over one hour, pants

  • This Phone is off the Hook!!! Great Design, Love the Menu on it the S40 5th Edition is coooooool its soo nice and Slim and confy to hold and use its easy to use the display is awesome Camera and Music are coool I reccomend it, and its a Great Phone!!!! This 6500 Classic shows Nokia's Legendary Style

  • guy do have a phone factory at yo place don,t get crazy the phone is good.

  • it has some good things for the user keep it up guys its a good model,slim and sounds good.!!!!!

  • i want to buy a phone and i think i like the phone

  • nokia never competes with Sony ericsson in sound. i don think none of foolish nokia product is giving quality of Walkman series

  • Btw, a lot of dropped calls during conversations when driving home(I do not encounter the same problem with my Motorola nor SE)taking the same route & using the same service provider.

  • One of the worst phone I ever use:- - Start to get extremely hot during conversations for over 10 minutes. - Continues talk time of no more than one hour. - Keypad difficult & un-comfortable to type message. - No "called record" detail(same like my 8800 Arte). Don't buy this piece of rubbish....even my 8800 Arte sucks!!! Nokia do not make good phones any more, they just know how to make money from suckers!

  • i got this phone and love it, the only thing that bother me is while messaging the small shortcut tag which appears on the bottom of the screen , just wondering if some on can help me removing that tag ...

  • Dude.. Check the system requirements for the PC Suite software before you buy a phone. It's not anyone's fault but you're own if you're unable to see if it meets your requirements.

  • What?

  • I hate this phone with a passion! I've sat on mine and it's now become a clam-shell virtually! Given that, in its favour it does still work, but the voice quality for the person you are phoning is terrible and always has been. The first one I had kept freezing and the screen kept going weird on me so vodafone replaced it, but the battery life is terrible, and for some reason all the features that you've grown to know and love on Nokias over the years seem to have been removed from this one... You can no longer just flick down to a telephone number in someone's text to you. You have to go through a boring process to extract the number. It seems to be the only phone that doesn't work with iSync on a mac computer as well. So unless you're PC don't even contemplate trying to swap your numbers over with ease. My last phone, the N73 couldn't have been easier to transfer the number between my old phone and that. The 6500 however is ridiculously complicated unless you use the Data Suite programme (which doesn't run on mac computers.....). Once I can get out of this vodafone contract I'm jumping networks to get an iPhone I'm afraid.....

  • series 40???

  • nokia 6500 classic very good mobile ths mobile look very good give me a 6500 mobile

  • It works as UMTS- 3G, but seems cannot make a video call

  • coolest fone,,,,

  • I had this phone before it was stolen and i found it was great to use. Yes, the battery life wasnt the best but the overall quality of the phone made up for that. It was nice and thin so it easily fit in your pocket comfortably. The phone was not heavy but it did have some weight to it, which is good as it reminds you its there. Overall the phone is nice and easy to use, does not feel cheap in your and nor does it look it, great design and very durable. Totaly recommend it

  • One other point. I found I had to switch 'noise reduction' ON under 'Call Settings' otherwise I had a lot of static while making/receiving calls on the MTN network. Sure that feature doesn't help battery life either...

  • Great looking cellphone. Only drawbacks I found was having to charge it quite often and lack of the usual Mail for Exchange. Very stylish phone and ultra-slim. You do pay for it though with less battery life than you may be used to.

  • we need more than colour

  • No there are no radio on this one

  • az i know, the font size of thiz mobiLe iz big. can i set it to smaLLer font? i don't hav diz mobiLe yet but im pLanning to buy it. iz da keypad of 6500 gud? wat u think guy'z?

  • Whilst the 6500 Classic certainly offers a good slim build quality, you can get SIM free and for less money the Nokia E51, a Symbian smartphone which has a fast processor and comes with HSDPA and wi-fi in a sleek metal design.

  • buy 6233 if you want the ultimate sound. It costs less than 6300/

  • can anyone suggest any compatible battery to juice up power supply for this phone? tnx!

  • Please use real english, the word better is the one you are looking for. 'Beta' has many definitions, it does not work with what you are trying to say. please read

  • wich phone should i buy, nokia 6500 classic or nokia 6300.. I'm not a mp3 or camera freak! But i want the phone with best sound! Is the battery so terrible as i have read in this forum??? is it the same with 6500c??? The nokia 6300 costs 140 euro and the nokia 6500 classic costs 200 euro.. Plz help me

  • Slide is louder,all round better

  • Does it have a Radio?

  • I have been using this phone since 3 months after throwing N73 at nokia care center. I am satisfied with this phone. I can write in Hindi. Font size is OK. Only problem is with the keypad.

  • hey Guys I highly advise not purchasing this phone! if you want the features just et at 6300 and a memory card.. i have constant problems with my 6500.. Continually not recieving messages, not recieving phone calls but only the voicemail. phone continually freezing.. getting phone replaced for a new one, will keep you updated on phone quality!

  • whats beta clasic or slide cause i need a new look which is louda

  • Good simple to use mobile. It also has good music capability. Slim stylish and suprisingly cheap. but not a mobile to be ashamed of. More of a kids phone as the music quality is good for them.

  • if u talk more than 10-15 minute is getting really hot. unknown reason but it heats up verry fast. a little bit expensive for its low features differences between this one and 6300: -1 gb internal memory -no card slot -flash on the backside -design the rest of the functions are the same. same phone same software same same same and much more expensive. have we mentioned the battery? we do now... the battery! :)

  • A day before the iPhone was introduced, I met this beautiful, slim 'phone. It's really simple to use, fantastically designed and has days of battery life. Great 'phone all round

  • I don't see what's the problem with all of yours Nokia's, but I know I don't have any problems with mine. The battery lasts for 3,5 days in spite of my so-called addiction to listening music, playing games and talking. And every time someone looks at it is stunned by its beauty... I hope I didn't jinxed mine by doing this :P P.S. For the first three times, I charged it for about 12 hours and so...

  • TOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Expensive for the features

  • bien este es un dispositivo el cual presenta buenas tecnoligias. es muy recomendable ese equipo.

  • I have just received a 6500 classic and have the same problem. i have a motorola h700 and a Sennheiser vmx100 both of them break up if the phone is much more than 0.5m from the headset or if it is on the other side of my body. Have you had any luck sorting your bluetooth performance issue. My previous 6230i i could walk almost 6m away with a wall between and it would continue to work.

  • its beutiful// your name: classic

  • very nice phone but name is classic model

  • can nokia make some phone which has louder volume stereo spearkers like nokia 6233 with slim body?i dont think so they can and if they can they never will why?they cannot make something perfect?nokia 6233 is perfect but its a brick size.nokia make something in size of nokia 6100 and specs of 6300 with stereo speakers that phone will be the ultimate one and that phone will give nokia a good business.

  • Thank you BT, i'm getting an additional day after turning off 3G

  • no memory card slot. 1gb memory is built-in

  • is this better than the samsung u800 soul b? can you use the # key as a shortcut for silent mode?

  • this phone is ultim8ly GREAT. Im having the best tym of my life evrytym i use this!!! babsie koy peace out!!!!

  • Reply to Sam... As for that... I cannot answer because I only owned Nokia the first time which is this phone... But i can guarantee that the sound quality is superb and best compare to all other sony ericsson phone I owned previously... My rating for the loudness of this phone is 10/10... Its really amazing for a non-stereo speaker phone.... Oh and the sound quality is equal to Nokia XpressMusic 5610...

  • Does anyone know if it has a memory card slot? Got this phone today and want to put my memory card in it.

  • To Dude, Is the speaker sound is louder than 6300?and the sound clarity is better than 6300?battery time is better than 6300?and does it heats up like 6300?i am very much councious about the loud sound coz in 6300 i cannot hear the phone ringing in crouded area.or can you tell me any other nokia except 6233 whos sound is louder?6233 is awesome.TELL ME ABOUT THE SOUND OF 6500?

  • Reply to Abu... Your question about the speaker... It's superb... the loudness and clarity are top class... probably the best a non-stereo speaker phone can offer in the market.... I tell you that you wont be disappointed by the speaker... as for the price for both color... in my country bronze is more expensive than black...

  • I have had my 6500c about two months and love it. I also managed to get it sync perfectly with my macbook, using blue tooth (using a free program patch off the internet) My best phone yet. Enjoy!

  • beautiful design, if only it was S60 and had wi-fi... got that Nokia? :P

  • Can anyone tell me how loud the 6500 classic is? and is the 6500 classic black and bronze exactly the same price?

  • I am also having problems with bluetooth and this handset. This is my second handset as I had to exchange it. The first handset was terrible for interference and cutting out although the bluetooth worked ok on it. The second handset is a bit better although the bluetooth will not connect. Have e-mailed noikia direct to try to find a solution

  • this phone is both classy and stylish, it also oozes quality as soon as you pick it up. I`ve had this phone for about 3 month and cannot fault it eccept for the short battery life wich lasts a day or two, but i experianced worse. now i`ve had a few phones as well as this one in the past few month (lg ku990,samsung soul, and ericsson k850i) and none can quite compare, fair enough they have 5mp and touch screens but when it comes to style and quality theres no match for the 6500 classic. i would also like to add that the mp3 feature is absolutely incredable.with super loud speaker ,1gb internal memory, easy to use, and very sleek design even nokia themselves are in for a great struggle to design a better phone. 10/10 from me.

  • Yes silver is available but i think its only on o2.

  • I'm having a problem connecting to my Motorola blue tooth headset. The phone isn't finding the headset, I am following the instructions. Menu > settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Search Audio enhanc, howver this still isn't finding it. The headset has before on previous Nokia and Sony Ericsson. COuld anyone help me with this??

  • besides black and bronze, are there any other colors? is silver available? thanks.

  • Menu -> Settings -> Phone -> Network Mode -> Change from Dual mode to just GSM.

  • hi, how do u turn off 3G or can it be turned off?

  • hi, how do u turn off 3G or can it be turned off?

  • I boght this phone a week but im having a problem of it gets restart if i talk much like 20 to 30 mins dose any one having this sort of problems ??

  • the 6500 classic is wonderful but there is only one problem which is in it's battery, 6500 classic's battery is so weak 2 dayz maximum then u need to recharge...

  • Yes hold it down for a second or 2

  • Yes

  • battery is very weak, 2 days, katazaster

  • The Nokia 6500 classic, 7900 Crystal Prism and 8800 Arte are the only Nokias which are worthy.

  • The first 5 minutes you cannot turn it on but then you can once it gets enough 'juice' to power-up.

  • Now I have read all your opinions about this phone...And for all you people who i thinking about buying one...I can only say, that there will always be many opinions about phones in general. Just as many as there are people...every individual has there own opinion cause what they seek in a phone or what they are use to... I have this phone for 3 months now. I bought it for its looks and style (I have the golden one). Yes the battery is not the best in the world, but pictures are great, keys are great and the loadspeaker/ringtones is out of this world...and trust me, I have had several diffenerent phones until now: motorola, sony ericsson, siemens and of course nokia. My best advise is: go to a store and test it for your self and see if it�s for you before you by it. Best regards!!

  • Can you use the # key as a shortcut for silent mode? Thanks.

  • It looks absolutely beautiful. Pulls me in. :)

  • got the phone today in bronze color - much prettier than the black one btw. no fingerprints on the back. the phone is amazing. slim, sleek, very stylish. obviously not a tech-gem but i'm using it as a secondary phone and it's serving its purpose without flaw. definetly a "recommend to a friend" phone!!!!

  • The phone is really classic, slim, light and have a lot interesting features. Easy to operate.

  • Hmm.... i've been using thick phone for quite a while so when i switched my w850 for this... it felt different... very slim and light... a very big difference... and the best part bout this phone is its speaker... for a slime phone it have a very good speaker!!! the clarity is superb:::: very happy with this phone... as for the battery life it isnt very impressive:( only lasted approx 6-9 hour with non-stop messaging and music while it last 10-18 hour when on standby... 1 thumbs and a half up:) my give it a 85/100...

  • I LOVE this phone! All the options are there you just have to go trough the phone because obviously it's not made for retards;) cheers!

  • Sent away again, same ongoing problems. Not happy with the phone.

  • Having been using a samsung touch screen slide phone for the last year I was initially disappointed when this was the phone offered under my insurance policy (samsung out of stock). However I really love this phone, it looks stylish, very lightweight and easy to use. Buttons are rather small but as I have long slim fingers, not a problem. Cant seem to turn the volume up for incoming calls but need to check the manual! Dont have any problems with the battery life, seems about average to me and I use the built in games daily. Good looking phone even in the black and nice to be using a nokia again

  • This fone is absolutely sh*t. Had it for less than 2 wks, sold it on. Problems, problems, problems. Primary functions are not there?! What were Nokia thinking? Gone back to trusty old SE - unbeatable.

  • never seen it in J.A. Y?

  • my sincere request to people plz donot buy this phone this phone has loads of problems and i am facing software issues with all nokia handsets around in the market....i have moved to sony eric

  • This phone looks best in black. It is a little faulty.

  • Can any1 plz tel me wot the default security code is for this fone? I tried 12345, bt that didn't wrk. Is it tru that u hav 2 type one in urself wen u 1st start it? If so hw come I didn't get that option? Thnx.

  • I am using phone from 15 days i find a problem with camera. when ever i go to camera, phone gets hanged. again i have to restart. Even after software update problem persist.

  • ammmmazing!!! ammmazing fone!:)

  • It's nice looking vias, gripping vias, options vias.

  • i've always been a nokia customer and previously had a 6300 now i've switched to a 6500 classic, i like it but one bad bad thing sticks in my mind about it. on most other phones once your battery goes you plug the charger in and after a few minutes you can switch it on, well on this 6500 you have to leave it about 45 minutes for the phone to charge up and then switch on. i hate my phone for that reason.

  • why this handset has no radio? why this handset bad quality signal? what do i do with all 250 handsets that all users are returning to my company? [email protected]

  • Turn off 3G and your battery life will greatly improve.

  • Hi Paul thanks for the reply. However I got my handset replaced and the # key is working correctly now. When I press and hold it, the profile changes to silent now instead of the line change. Not sure if there are different batches of the handset?

  • Which is better in terms of sound quality and loudness for listening to Music, Nokia 5700 or Nokia 6500 Classic?

  • wacth out samsung U800 Soul b

  • I love the phone but he battery life is really an issue. Have to charge it frequently and cannot monitor when it will die. Very problematic as I use it daily for business calls. Previous Nokia much better with battery life. Seems like the battery downgraded

  • The Battery life of the Nokia 6500 Classic is nowhere what is given as specification The Standby tiem i found was no more then 45 hours and talk time not more then 3 hours. After talking continiously for 30 minutes the handset becomes hot.

  • # button is a generic button for the Nokia to change the line number unless you program the key as a shortcut, this is not the model just a Nokia thing.

  • There are times when i can't receive sms, you need to restart to receive all messages, problems is you don't know when it happens so to make sure, especially when you are expecting an sms, you regularly restart your phone. Yes, battery life is too short for a new cellphone and yes i agree, it is beautiful.

  • I bought this phone a few weeks ago and apsolutely love it. I work for vodafone AU and sell so many of them. It has a great design and a beautful weight, you always know that its there in your pocket. The buttons are awesome once you get used to them and the sound quality is really good. Nokia have made a great phone here, and im really pleased.

  • We sent one of these back to Optus thinking it had a problem freezing up. We have the same problem with the replacement Turned out it was really battery which had gone dead. Seems that the battery life is no where near advertised. AND we are using only GSM. No other features.

  • Quick question. When I press the hash key (# key) on my nokia 6500 classic it does not change the profile to silent. Instead it changes the line from Line 1 to line 2 or vice versa. This is annoying as I have to go into the menu to change the profile all the time. Does anyone else have this problem? Can I change the setting for the hash key somehow??

  • Quick question. When I press the hash key (# key) on my nokia 6500 classic it does not change the profile to silent. Instead it changes the line from Line 1 to line 2 or vice versa. This is annoying as I have to go into the menu to change the profile all the time. Does anyone else have this problem? Can I change the setting for the hash key somehow??

  • i have a new nokia 6500 classic with original nokia BH602 bluetooth. every time i use the blue tooth headset, after about 5 mins, it gets cut off. the call is still on (not disconnected) but i can't hear anything nor can the other person hear u. i have to switch off the bluetooth and switch it on again and then the call will continue as if there was no interruption. i tried listening to music using the blue tooth headset and same thing as well. any idea how to fix this?

  • Hi I have bought yesterday.Iam lucky that i have a phone like 6500c

  • When the phone repeatedly switches on and off, it is a sign that it has a software (read firmware) issue. Take it to your nearest Serive Provider care/service center for a firmware upgrade. Alternatively, log onto the Nokia website, download the Nokia Software update, and connect your phone via usb cable and update. Must have broadband for this though.

  • Its such a wonderful phone, sleek design and all but whats up with its battery life, sometimes it lasts and sometimes it doesnt!? But anyway i just want nokia to know that theyre the best by far and that they must keep up with the good designs and once you go Nokia, you wont regret it, cant wait to see its upgrade here in S.A! CHEERS!!!!!

  • Great phone, the only problem I've had is with the speaker distorting when playing music full volume. Has anyone else had the same problem or is it just my phone...?

  • my sister keeps reading my txts nd looking at my pictures on ma 6500c how do i use my security settings to stop here from looking at them

  • Hi, I have this phone for 4 months. Every time I speak more than 5 minutes, its hang up. I updated the system, but still... anyone knows why this is happening?

  • good looking phone

  • I bought this phone not long ago and I confused with the comments in here.. i agree there are some battery problems since sometimes it can up to 4 days but sometimes it only stays for 1-2 day.. but there is no other problems like freezing, turning off, or lagging. I do not know why, or maybe it has been modified for the newer version? for heating up i think it is a normal things that haven't been solved by nokia since most of their phone has the same problems after all.

  • Beautiful sleek design, i wish we had the bronze colour as well in SA. I am not happy with the fact it occassionally just switches itself off and you have to take the battery out though...what's that about?

  • its beautiful, but the buttons are too small which makes it hell to use, I will not buy it for that reason and that reason only.

  • I dont know how to change the time zone, cause the time shows at sms delivery report it show the wrong time. Can anybody tell me how to manage the time?? thanks !

  • its so slim. absolutely. and it has a smooth rounded shape. thats the main reason why it keep slipping out of my hands. slim phones. NO!

  • very very bad..... can someone help me with my bluetooth? it only can read half a metre

  • A good design.

  • I've had this phone (black) for a couple of months. Battery time is strange: Sometimes it lasts a week, other times it's dead within 24 hours. On top of that, it seems to have a lose connection meaning that it will sometimes lose power when the key 2 is pressed. And it's very vulnerable to moisture, too. In spite of these cons, I'd re-buy this phone anyday if I lost the current. Design rocks!

  • hi i am a samsung fan-since it never disappointed me, i need to upgrade and do not see any nice samsung phones on market at the moment - i want to upgrsde to this phone - do you think i am making the right choice- it looks so nice andi love the bronze color but not sure due to all the negative input on this phone. heating up, short taktime-although specs does not agree etc.... please help.

  • the phone is nice because it is so slim... however, it doesn't have a lot of features...

  • to the above poster, there is no gps on this phone, nor can you use an external gps device with it

  • It's kinda pimpd and cool but the screen shuld 've been bigger - +2348055245964

  • i think that is one of the best looking phones that nokia has come out with, especially for people that like slim, sleek, and funky looking phones..

  • it is nice phone but i want to know this phone contain GPS before i buy it.........anyone tell me plzzz

  • guyz this is nice phone

  • awesome!!! ....best slim style from nokia

  • I have one set and it is good .Can I make this set some set up to anounce the name while receiving the call in N 95

  • Can someone (that have this phone) tell me how long is the bat life? I hear that this is not good?

  • Talk time sucks plus heat up(like most Nokia models) badly after 10 minutes!!!

  • US $ 290/-

  • hi, pls how do i block my nokia 6500c phone? it got missing and i would like to stop it from working.pls get back 2 me.now

  • Can anyone pleeezzzz tell me if 6500 has conversation recording feature ? If it does, for how long ?

  • I bought this phone last month. Lot of latest features except card slot and front camera. Excellent looks and style but gets heated up after some time and swithes off automatically(not frequently).

  • Hi can somebody tell me if this phone (6500 classic) can video call or not,because there's something that looks like a front camera right next to the speaker in front.

  • Having 2 Nokia phone, Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6110. Nokia 6500 classic - Very classic look but only 5mins talk time, after that the whole phone very very hot and it halt itself sometime. Nokia 6110 - Very good phone and users friendly.

  • As I am computer professional, i realize that, nokia 6500 classic is good but it has no card slot so, it's use less mobile.

  • I think you're right there, not every phone is 100% perfect ;)

  • Your daddy got the Lucky one! This phone is great! buy it you will not reget!

  • My dad brought the phone around christmas time and we've had nothing but trouble. it's been sent in twice, it's in for the 3rd time now! Hopefully, they'll replace it. Main problems we had were; 1. Phone refused to switch on 2. Phone wouldnt charge (first time sent in, battery replaced) 3. Phone STILL wouldnt charge (charger replaced) 4. Phone randomly turns off and freezes You're better off spending your money on another phone. However my dads girlfriend has the 6500 slide and we've had no problem with that..

  • g8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • i want to know;does the nokia 6500 classic have a gprs or navigator.

  • i'm consedering to buy the 6500 clasic but i'm hestiated,plzzzz anyone tell me about it plzzz,my mail is([email protected])

  • 6500c is a must have phone, wanted the bronze but couldn't get in S.A, black still fun & having a hellava time with it, nokia is awesome!!!

  • Can anyone pleeezzzz tell me if 6500 has conversation recording feature ? If it does, for how long ?

  • hi there. I am tossing up between this phone and blackberry pearl. Any ideas? I have heard battery life on 6500 is bad and that they tend to turnm themselves off. I would really appreciate any input.

  • Can anyone pleeezzzz tell me if 6500 has conversation recording feature ? If it does, for how long ?

  • yes this fone is really awesome! i like the design and style, but i'm not sure if the feature is fine since it has no memory card. the memory card is already inserted inside the fone. unlike others it is seperated. im scared if someday it will be corrupted and the fone might corrupt too.. or else this fone will become Useless. i admired Nokia because of the great design & style's of the new celfone's which is really amazing! keep it up. i think i wanna buy 5310 music express because it is also slim. thnx and Mabuhay Filipinos!

  • hi! i bought 6500 classic about 8 months ago. I found that, this brand had something wrong especially when i ran all the songs i installed inside music player, the phone will be jammed, and nothing that i can't do. So, i have to pull out the battery and trying to on it again. Could any one answer if for me?

  • wondering which is better in terms of music memory and general features - 6500 classic or 5310? any1 able to help?

  • nokia having a dianamight

  • to 0FZD you can turn ascending ringing of on every phone :)

  • sophisticated in style, E90 has a capacity of 6 hours talking time

  • Keypad is crap crap, bouht one for R2500-00 (South African Rands)a month ago and luckly sold it yesterday for the same price, wouldnt advise it for sum1 who chats or sms's alot...duh

  • the bluetooth function does not pick up other devices with in 2metres

  • hi i have a 6300 the ringtone default is ascending i mean when the ringing volume is in the highest mode it starts ringing in low volume then it becomes louder and i hate this is 6500 the same ? thank you very much

  • I want to buy a new phone but isn't sure what to buy, i really like the nokia 6500 classic, can anyone please help me or tell me about other great phones that have a "long" battery life???

  • to 2Inx... you can't actually compare 6500 classic & slide... slide has better cam, but candybar (solid) phones are better build than slide & clamshell.. i perfer 6500 slide because of the features, but i'm gonna buy 6500 classic - better (more resistant :)) for work (have to carry it around a lot and throw it in my car...

  • ofcorse not. battery life is average... my friend has this phone, and he's using it for business - battery lasts around 3 days... it's not as long-lasting like in music phones (5610Xpress music or SE910i) but it's normal-lasting... first month try to completely drain battery and than recharge it max (phone off) and it will form to last long. i'm buying this phone... it's really good

  • I want to buy a new phone and is considering the nokia 6500 classic. Is its battery live really so bad?

  • i have this phone itz excellent i talk 4 hours and hours @ nite and i just love it =) best 4ne ever. bow chicka wow-wow.

  • HI EVERYONE , I just saw this CELLPHONE 6500 CLASSIC, JUST WANT TO ask which is a best buy Nokia e51 or this Nokia 6500 Classic? in terms of both quality and design..pls. advise..thanks!

  • hi ive just got the 6500 and ive got a problem with the keypad , the bottom numbers seem to be stuck, is this common with anyone else

  • So does it have scratch resistant screen?

  • which is better 6500slide or classic?

  • how is the music quality through headsets,means is it loud or not.plz reply coz everytime i write know body replies it.do reply plzzzz......

  • is great phone very practice and versatil

  • Does it realy have scratch resistant screen? I didn't found it writen on nokia's site, so is it true?

  • please can anyone tell me if there is a keypad lock on the nokia 6500 classic

  • just save downloaded themes in you phone memory (folder "themes"), and when you click on the theme it will apply

  • hi ya IYA go 2 www.zedge.net a gud select of themes n etc. as soon as u reg u cn download 4m ur fone by goin to mobile.zedge.net n wap best way i ave 6300 n der the best themes round yt n gt updated eva day ;)

  • how can I put theme in this phone?! i downloaded themes from ownskin.com and I don't know how will I use the theme... can anyone help me?!?! :)

  • Hey, im thinking about getting this phone, besides poor camera quality and the keypad problem is there anything else wrong with the phone? For example, is it slow( when opening msgs etc)??

  • i'm using nokia 6500c now,and i love the sound of it,sounds great!!! but why can't i use the yahoo go???! Thanks

  • the 4ne gets really hot wen your talking... why??? :$

  • Is this phone tri-band? Like able to use in the USA? I don't really understand anything about phones.. Thanks

  • I bought a 6500 classic about a month ago... its at vodacare now for the second time... FOR REPAIRS!!!!!!!!

  • this handphone is not so good the camera is so bad

  • great phone! but i don't understand why you can't put a memmorycard in it:S

  • Standby time good; but continues talk time only last for a maximum of around 45 minutes!!! Keypad terrible to use!

  • Beautiful design. Keypad is awkward at first but once you get used to it works great. Best to select gsm only network for countries with weak gsm system and no 3G. Great work Nokia !

  • the best phone iv ever had its sick and i think this is the best phone in the world its got everything that you need nothing is missing

  • This set looks greeat.Not a single problem in charge ( talk time + stand by . But in camera there is a huge problem.the resulation looks extremely bad.The person who looks for this set for camera use,i suggest not to buy. Thanks

  • Does this phone do video calling

  • no card slot

  • Not bad looks good feels great. But the problem is there is no vodaphone live nor is there Ptt talk.(not that it is used often) but the vodaphonelive is unique to a phone.

  • The battery life is just pathetic, do not buy this phone if you use your phone for more than 40 mins talk time a day!!! (Unless you dont mind recharging throughout the day! )

  • what is sharing sip?how to setting the 3g ?

  • battery life is just bull dust.

  • Pretty long standby time but talk time is extremely short!!! ...continues conversation can last for approxmately 45 minutes maximum with the battery fully charged!!!

  • Well though loos impressive but checking the features there is no comparison as such but i think the nokia 6500 is much better with the stainless steel body

  • does it have a camera??

  • I am sorry about the capacity of the phone book,mention in the specifications of the 6500c, cause the real capacity of the contact is 2000 not 1000. I hope if sumbody of the administration of GSM read and rectify Thanks

  • I have to say i have had Nokia phone forever, used to have Ericson and Moto, but Nokia is the best, i have a 6500 Classic, and there is nothing wrong with it no problems, only had one restart with it. i broke the chrome trim round the navigation pad, but other than that great phone. It does look like a delicate phone so those who are not liking it, cause it broke, you should have got a Brick, made from solid materials, this is light made from plastic what do u expect. If u want solid get a 8800 solid as a brick and just as weighty i had one already, this is great. Some people need to look before they buy and stop winging. get a life and some money and get a posh phone. Firmware problems are down to nokia but i have not had any and i was on original firmware so i dont know what u people do with ur phones.

  • love the phone apart from the battery life which is rubbish, i use the phone only occasionaly and it needs charging every day, stand by is nowhere near the 300 minutes quoted more like 36 hours

  • the design rocks! not sure about the other features

  • This phone has just annoyed me! 1st one i was sent the battery would not charge properly and the screen had some strange lines on it. I just thought it was bad luck one faulty phone. i have had the replacement for jus under 2 months now and now the green button along with the main Select button no longer work, meaning i cant answer any calls, read any messages or do anything else for that matter! The phone is beautiful and sleek, but its not Typical relaible nokia. Ive always been a nokia person so nothing against them.....hope this helps!

  • This is state of the art piece of unit in its design. 1gb is okay for internal memory. However my charger broke down within a week after purchase. Could it be that USB chargers are sensitive?

  • I would definitely go for the G600,it's for the funky,stylish and outgoing.Of course the 6500 is classy as the name says it all,but the G600 has video calling,document viewer and radio to name but a few.So if you are for the fast paced lifestyle G600 is the better option.

  • I have been a Nokia Supporter for many years now, but this phone has really given me a very bad impression, first day i got it, it hanged. Now after i owned the phone for less than 3 months, i'm planning change another model, the nokia 6500 classic is hanging every single day, giving me a lot of problems. Its the first time i'm so disappointed by any Nokia products. Definately one of the worst phones i've encountered.

  • I am more nuts about the outside appearance than the inside.Now this phone has a mature,sensual and a silky feel,more like your Tina Turners,Dina Ross,Iman,etc.Now this one is for the Divas.

  • I am a nokia user only and I would say best phone, the battery last 5-6 days with bluetooth HF300, buy only made in Hungary or Europe.

  • does this phone has fm radio?

  • ithing its a very good lookinmg phpne but no one has ever gave the informatin to how many hours u are so possed to charge the Battery 1hour 9hours different company gives defferent opiniouns.........

  • Does anyone know if this phone has the "say caller name" function?

  • I am trying to use the bluetooth option. People can bluetooth to me but if I want to browse on someones phone or search for active devices to pair and connect, it says: "No devices found. Check that the device you are searching for has Bluetooth switched on and is set as visible. Please help

  • I have now had several new phones and batteries which all have the same issue. Once you let the battery die you cannot then recharge it and it omits a high pitch. Has anyone else had this issue? The current battery is BL-6P.

  • I was so thrilled that at the first sight itself I took a immediate decision to present one peice to my girl friend. After presenting I got a call from her that she liked it and her colleagues enquired about the availability of the same. She loved it so much that she does'nt like using it but likes to keep like an antique. Its her wish. Thanks to Nokia for coming out with such a slim and sexy model- Nokia 6500 clasic Bronze- Wishing Nokia all the best and expecting more and more models from Nokia.

  • Can anyone please tell me how to switch the camera sound to silent. Thanx

  • People need to remember, the 'classic' versions are more luxury/style phones. They're thin and look nice, that's it, not much functionality. They're not meant to be iphone or SE walkman-phone equivs. Basically for people who don't mind carrying a pda+phone+camera+mp3, rather than an all-in-one phone.

  • Why FM / radio is not available

  • i'm facinicated with this unit. my officemates want to acquire same unit also. its very light ans handy. my querry is, can this unit caters voice call? thanks and more power.

  • i was thinking to buy this phone or s.e. k770/t650.. a want slim good looking and quality phone with solid perfomanse.. 6500 is very good looking, bu just then, dont trust people who telling that battery least 3-4days.. on k770 which has exellect battery battery least 3-4 days... 6500classic has very crap battery like 6300, if you realy use your phone, for talking, some sms, battery least 1day..maximum 2days if you dont use your phone much...and material plastic + metal isn't that good..its creaky top of display.. s.e. is better phone, much much better battery what is most important, isnt that slim but 14mm isnt that bad(you can go for t650 too), camera isnt that important, but on 6500 is useless..its better to make phone witout camera but more quality and slimmer.. 3/5, just for design, battery and other are realy crap..bad english

  • i have no problem or complaint whatsoever with my stylish classic 6500, bronze phone. the battery lasts 3-4 days despite being a heavy user, everything in the phone works well. i am very proud of this unit of nokia.

  • plz, when i capture a picture..there is a sound..hw can i turn it off..

  • hi all, can anyine tell me hw i can tuen the camera capture sound off

  • I've had this phone for a month now, I was wondering why your batteries only last for a day, and mine last at least 2-3 days and Im a heavy texter. Never had any problems with this phone, very stylish as well, other people just can't help but wonder what cellphone I'm using hehehe...

  • can u tell me about this phone???i mean a benefit.

  • This phone is good. With firmware upgrades the bugs are out. my bat. lasts 3 to 4 days with regular use. camera could be better, so could the reception and calling volume.

  • i think the fone is great...iv had no probs at all. its a perfect size and the screen is just so clear... although the battery has only lasted about a day but other than that its a great fone!!!

  • can some1 pls tell me how to upgrade this fones batttery life? it dosent even last half a day! pls help......

  • I just bought this phone.. very good phone.. sexy too.. a complete head turner!

  • I'll buy this mobile!!! looks so nice and sweet... I'm thrilled

  • poor battery, poor reception, even with latest firmware. gone back to 6021 reception better. still don;t beat the 6310i on these last 2 all important features. no more dropped calls; this phone good on paper but does not live up to its potential. drops calls too much. bring back the 6310i

  • i reallk like this phone. I have been using it in table tennis comps a bit, and even though i cant win at all i still have a good looking phone. people should get off my back about it

  • hi quality of lcd & sound in 6500c is better or 6500s

  • after a long time i have come across a a great looking phone by NOKIA. I m using 8800 at present and its a very superior model then this one. But im moving to 6500 cuz its just too SEXY. enjoy the phone.

  • best phone ever

  • please can anyone tell me if the picture quality and sound of this phone is good and if the 1 gb is enough and i was just wondering if the battery quality is really that bad thanks to anyone who can help

  • i have my chinese phone n6500 classic but i do not know how to put my download theme can anyone know how?

  • i used the phone recently whilst working as a childrens clown. i found it to have excellent resistance to all kinds of mushed up jelly the kids smudged in my face

  • Hi, will this work in america? I'm in the UK, gonna take it on my road trip. Oh and what part of the phone details lets you know if it'll work over there or not? thankyouuuuu x

  • 3GP-U need to have the right resolution on the 3gp format cause the 6500c only can takeup to a video size of 176x144..do use some software to convert those files...i recommend IMtoo 3GP video converter...this should fix yur problem

  • @nick: if you mean copying your contacts, here you go: 1. go to names ( top right button ) 2. click options ( top left ) 3. go up 1 time with the D-pad and press it in the center ( to mark all contacts) 4. click options again (top left) 5. go down 1 time on the D-pad (copy contacts) 6. on the new screen, just press the D-pad in the center (confirm phone->SIM) and you should be done

  • could someone tell me how to save to the sim card. ive cracked my screen and can't see what im doing

  • to open the back cover, hold the top end with ur left hand, and the bottom end with ur right hand. Then gently pull apart.

  • Vickkie 2008-02-20 22:49 PZFd , Pls. advise on how to fix the severe 'heat-up' problem during calls?! I have the same problem with my 8600 Luna!!! Seems to me like a commom problem with most Nokia phones!

  • NO! "cardslot" this phone sucks!!! and 1GB is not enough for this phone for your MP3 music and videos and etc. what's happening to NOKIA their getting worst and I might change a new brand phone NOT Nokia anymore!!!

  • hello guys i have problem to open the back cover can some tell a trickt to open it please i tryed every think tanke you

  • is it possible to enlarge the fonds on the Nokia 6500 Classic

  • hey all.....i am trying to transfer 3GP videos to this phone by bluetooth...however when i try to play them....only sound comes out with no video or picture.....i tried everything....any help please.....

  • not worth buying at this price

  • Does anyone know the answer to the following questions?? 1. Is this an s40 device? 2. Is there a Mail for Exchange solution for this device? Many thanks

  • sol:...the best nokia to replace the 6230i is: 1.nokia 6233 2.nokia 6300 hope that helps....

  • hi.sound quality this phone is better or 6233

  • pls can you inform me what is the best nokia to replace the 6230i

  • is anyone having problems with the speaker? sometimes when i call someone or answer the phone there is no sound at all. it is as if the call is on mute. then i have to tap the speaker a few times until i hear a sound!!

  • hey i jst wanna knw if it's realy k if i buy dis phn coz i'm planning on bt if nt den culd u suggest a nice slim phn?

  • can anyonne tell me which is the beautiful between 6500 and 6120

  • I buy this phone two months back & already go four times to service centre. The problem is automatically switch off, hang & low battery performance. The problem is still on.

  • i have some problems with him....when i start player without "hands-free" my music is very bad becasue it hear's with a broken sound...i think my speaker is broken... :(( i bought tel 2 weeks ago..

  • hey the nokia 6500 battery if it has a chinese battery in with the ref Nokia BL-5C Batteries then you need to contact nokia to replace the battery on 0861166542 ( charged call)

  • it's sound is very nice and clear also loud like yhe walkman series of sonyericsson

  • hi everyone this is a good phone,i have changed many phones bcoz my uncle's friend has a mobile shop, he is a dealer of cell phones well just wanna tell u if u have problem in any phone, any brand, any options feel free to ask me i know how to fix them dont shy share ur problems thnx

  • i like this phone it has no problems nice and slim

  • Really nice phone, a lot more stylish than i thaught, used all day, playing around and the battery bar is STILL full, will post again with update on how long it really lasts, but it certainly shouldnt be only ONE day as some have said.... consider buying it.

  • Really nice phone, a lot more stylish than i thaught, used all day, playing around and the battery bar is STILL full, will post again with update on how long it really lasts, but it certainly shouldnt be only ONE day as some have said.... consider buying it.

  • A really good handset, but i only had it aweek and the inside screen cracked.

  • Phone introduced in late 2007. Normally supplied in a sealed box with orginal battery warranted for 12 months. Where is question of getting fake battery with a new phone. Are Nokia dealers replacing these?

  • I love the sleek and slim, handy and stylish N6500...a little difficult for sending a text message since keypads are really small...though ill get use to it no choice i have it already!

  • No, this phone's flash can't be used as a flashlight

  • hi.flash this phone used flashlight?

  • I think you should get the original nokia battery for this phone, a lot of fake batteries in the market. If the battery is nokia original, then it would last long. Some sellers take the original batteries and sell them separately, then repalce the orig batteries with china made of low quality. try to surf nokia site how to detect fake batteries... Joel of Philippines

  • Not happy. Highly unrealiable. Set bought on 20 Jan 08. Packed off on 29 Jan. Got back the set on 12/02/08. Never worked after repair by NOKIA. NOKIA says charger or battery defective. Need 2 weeks to organise repair / replacement. TOTAL DOWN TIME $ WEEKS MINIMUM.

  • I ended falling inlove with phones with my Samsung D500 and after that I stopped.Its my first time to be so crayz about the phone.Its stylish and I just like it nothing more or less.

  • Hey guys! You own CHINAMADE devises!I bought my 6500 in Europe(MADE IN EUROPE)for $500.00 and working at least 3 days before it needed to be charging!

  • Hi, I�m planning on getting this phone to replace my Nokia e65, which became useless after the firmware upgrade. Big mistake! Anyway, back to this phone. Anyone used the email function on this phone? That was my main use of the e65, outside calls. Appreciate the feedback.

  • hi there i am soo inlove with the phone its doing everything that i dreamed of in a phone if you guys could just keep on providing handsets like that one. you go

  • I have just bought the phone a couple of days ago and the battery life is shocking for a new phone. It's nowhere near what is advised (5 1/2 HR talktime). It has not lasted me a single full day and I do not talk for anywhere near 5 hours.

  • i am not happy with this phone as battery dies in a day itself if you can carry your charger with yourself then this is the best mobile to buy!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • nice phone, but think again about the battery. if talking every day not too much, charge it every night. the guy who was talking about 4-5 days? get real, man, no model from Nokia has lifetime longer than days. I mean if you USE the phone not keep it in glass box and look at him... For lifetime use Sony Ericsson !

  • Bought the phone late december.. It has everything you could wish for. Sure, the battery doesn't work a very long time. But also not considerably short. Work in a cell phone shop myself. Can recommend this phone to anyone. Other phones have more features. The 6500 Classic however has the coolest design and it easily fits pockets.

  • Umair you go to: Menu, Settings, Security. And then set a pin code and security code.

  • plz help me How can i apply password or security code to my nokia 6500 classic??? Plz help me...

  • Ian, well, for how long are you talking each day, then? I'm calling for about 35 minutes every week, and my phone's battery dies in about 8 days! It's really a good result.

  • I have had this phone for the last 3 weeks now. Very nice design, easy to use. Biggest fault is after a few calls the battery dies, taken it back and got new battery and the same issue occurs. If you not mind charging your phone every night it is the phone for you. shop assistant told me a few people have returned them too. so not just isolated incident

  • I was given this handset through my company and to be completely honest- I AM VERY IMPRESSED!!! A good allround phone- I have had not one problem with this handset... YET! I would definately recommend this handset to anyone interested

  • very nice model of phone...very handy and very easy to used...much cheaper compare to other mobile phone

  • The classic by the way is more reliable. No moving parts to be subjected to wear n tear

  • I work in a cell phone store. Comments such as phone freezes, drops calls and switches itself off I hear from 8am to 17h30 all day from Nokia owners. The phone that comes in most for repairs? Nokia. Nokia were GREAT 4 yrs back but sadly have lost their edge. Great design looks but in an emergency do you want to look pretty or do you want reliability? Also symbian, although very adaptable is not so stable. Try a windows based device such as HTC and you will see the difference. Easy to operate, reliable.

  • can someone tell me which one is honestly better, the 6500 slide or 6500 classic.

  • Just got this phone after taking back the 6500 slide. I can say this wee phone is excellent. I did panic when charging the other night as it didn't look like it was charging for about 3 minutes (i.e no charging symbol on the screen etc) anyone else experience this?

  • I'd buy one, and I loved!! he is beautiful, gold, etc. hehehhehhe =D

  • to the lady below who can't spell with: the classic has been well praised by all my clients, unfortun8ly the same can't be said about the slide phone. in my view the slim puts the slide to the sword!

  • lol also at his comment, buy a laptop and carry it around with you everywhere for the functions

  • lol @ "guy below me wid ridiculous name" this phone's alright man, i prefer the 6500 slide though, even though this one came out on top in gsmarena's audio quality test

  • to the guy below me with the ridiculous name intelligent comment, however let down by the stupid suggestion at the end...

  • Nokia seems to have some kind of a hold on design, whereby they seemlessly attract attention and capture the imagination. This phone doesn't say much in functionality, but who cares. Its ellegant and effortless like the girl next door. You don;t buy this phone to show off what it can do, you buy it because you are confident about what you want and need. Given that 75% of users use 98% of their phones for conversation it become redundant talking about cameras, apps and games. This phone is noe also available in Black which really strikes a few more design chords. I give this phone 8.5 out of 10 due to design mainly. If you want maximum functions buy a laptop.

  • I am very disappointed at the 650 classic - the battery life is ridiculous and it heats up so much when you talk that it is uncomfortable to hold and put to your ear.Very disappointing for such an expensive product.

  • hi everyone - please help!! im having big problems with the volume/speaker on my phone. whenever i ring someone or i receive a call, the call does connect but i cant hear the person at all. this happens at least 6 out of 10 times. my phone is 2 weeks old and has not been dropped or anything. does anyone know how i can fix this. thanks :)

  • HI guys almost a month since i bought my Nokia 6500c. I was very disappointed because it kept freezing for about 4-5 times, and i couldn't unlock it or switch it off, so i had to take off the battery. but couldn't get it back because i bought it from another country. so someone told me that if i upgrade it to the new software maybe could repaired. i tried it and works fine for about 3 days now! Hopefully will not have any other problems in the future. Despite my disappointment the phone is really nice, works fine, stylish, good mp3 player. Hope the info was helpful for some of you having the same problems. Cheers Helen

  • Anyone tell me this phone's flash can use as LED light.

  • does anyone know if this phone has a software issue whilst charging the phone when completed dead?

  • This phone has everything I need & is very user-friendly. The keypad is much better than the N Series. Slim & elegant. Very impressed with the speaker & screen. Highly recommended.

  • Phudu, well, duh, I have updated my 6500c to the newest firmware. No problems whatsoever, just like in previous versions. Why do you ask?

  • Hi does anyone know how to change the language setting for the dictionary? I love this feature in the phone but when I look up a word, the meaning comes up in Chinese!!!! I got this as an upgrade 2 weeks ago from Carphone Warehouse. If they are selling this phone in the UK, shouldnt the language be english? Please help :)

  • Have someone tryed the phone with the new firmware? "nice, new 4.84 firmware. Check it out."

  • does this phone has a radio>i cant see it in the specs

  • no video call avaliabe, 3G is 4 GPRS speed only.... sucks

  • i have it 4 more than 20 weeks, no problems tell now, very slim, almost i don't feel it in my pocket, battery life not that good, software not stable, camira sucks, if u want a slim phone disregarding other feachers..get it.

  • nice looking phone rubbish battery life and i mean rubbish

  • is video call available?so weird one 3G wif no camera in front!

  • i have one of this phone, but i have a little problem everytime when i turn off the phone then i start agan need to set the clock and date, so if anybody knows any options how to set it pls tell me

  • nokia light beautiful ,nokia kompany is very slow special this month

  • I've had mine for less than a week, no problems - except for last night. I left it on my desk, came back to it, and it had switched itself off, and won't switch on again. Taken it to the shop, hopefully they'll sort it out. Nice to know i'm not the only one with problems. Keypad is very annoying, hard to text with - and I am an experienced texter.

  • Alarm clock is awful. It rings silently about 2 seconds and after that it yells as loud as it can. It's so nice to have a heart attack every morning...

  • my sis bought this and it kept freezing she had to take the battery out to restart it. the battery was very hard to get out. it frozr everytime she had a missed call. She sent it away and was given another one but it had the same problems. I thought it was a nice stylish phone but not worth it if it breaks. my sis now has a lg viewty which has frozen once but no other problems.

  • nice, new 4.84 firmware. Check it out.

  • i have a prob. with this fone.. got 2 times the fone have no sound.. total mute.. dont know y.. any1 have these prob. too? coz i really pissed now.. i brought back the fone to the shop then they repairing it.. but still man i just bought da fone less than a week.. omg...

  • can i know nokia 6500 classic hv 3g video call or not, and what use for video sharring?? some 1 if know abuot this pls email for me

  • Can u suggest how i can transfer my data from nokia E-5 , we have taken the backup but it is not restoring in this Phone

  • does anyone know which program and which settings on the program to convert .avi files to be played on the nokia 6500 classic? thanx

  • Got this phone a couple a days ago after upgrading from an N80 and love it. Battery life seems good so far (haven't recharged so far) and the phone design is great (looks and usability). No wifi but everything else I could want and use is there.

  • Very nice design and works beautifully except battery life is not too good compared to others

  • it is very expensive. not realy cost.

  • Uis8, yes, the handsfree speaker is good.

  • The voicw quality is not bad at all(loud & pretty clear) .... better tha my prada phone(which is not bad), but definately behind Motorola phones. One thing I must mention, recent Nokia phones come with the best handsfree speaker phone in the business.

  • Uis8, I see. Well, you must be right. The phone does heat up and it doesn't have the best battery life. Where are you from? How's the call quality on your 6500c? I have the latest 4.8 firmware and the voice clarity activated, it's still unacceptably bad, the calling quality... :(

  • I also experience quite a bit of dropped calls ....let's say around 1-3 drop calls during a 1 hour conversation. Since I have more than one phone; I have a few SIM cards with the same service provider, which is why it's easy for me to compare phones. I do not encounter the same problem with my Prada phone nor the SE W910, neither my Moto K1, K3 nor my old Moto Ming have the drop call issue!

  • The negative thing about this phone are:- -Terrible heat up during calls. -Short talk time(can only last for 1 hr & 15 mins of continues conversations!). Well, standby time is good. -Fonts too small for comfort. -Boring interface. -Uncomfortable keypad. -Shiny plastic back cover is a fingerprint magnet. -Call duration not shown during call(only show call time after the call is finished).

  • Uis8, and why is that?

  • Brought my Nokia 6500c & Sony Ericsson W910 approxmately the same time(within a week). The more I use the SE W910; the more I appreciate & like it, but sad to say it is the other way round with my 6500c!

  • In this day and age why 2 mp camera

  • i love it its very cool and hot that is my opinion

  • No radio?

  • I love this phone. So sexy! Initially the reception did not seem so great but have recently downloaded the latest firmware and it seems to have fixed the phone. Yes the battery life doesnt seem to be too great but I have a car charger so can keep it charged when i am on the move. A fantastic basic phone.

  • got mine few weeks ago and the day after i purchased my phone,i had a problem in unlocking my keypads so i immediately returned it back to the shop. They replaced it but I had the dame problem. Does anyone of you also experience this problem? Please let me know.thanks!

  • 6500 is very good looking mobile but thier is one back drop that is little bit weight and cost is also heigh

  • Petruchio, go to Settings - Phone - Network mode and choose GSM.

  • hey pals i have a big problem with this gizmo when i try to charge it with home charger it shows CHARGER NOT SUPPORTED ! but with USB charger it works and every thing is OK . I have this problem with more than 8 pcs . any idea ?

  • Hi, Please tell me how to desactivate the 3G to get an enhanced battery life ? THX

  • HI GSMArena PLEAS compare camera picture 6500c vs w880i vs motorl9 PlEAS thnaks.

  • A nice phone..

  • Its cool phone. Very good style. All in one.

  • Rati, yes, that's right.

  • Pls tell me whether I should buy this phone for my dad. Have heard that it heats up during use, is it true??

  • hihi just bought this phone for my mum, but my mum complains that there's no radio and she doesnt use the mps player. is there any thing i can do to install a radio into the phone or something to connect to the phone to get radio?

  • juukamen, I also have the Samsung E730 clamshell which I used for over 2 years and is still one of the great mobile phones. I have the 6300 classic and it's a little disappointing with the very short battery life and heat build up at the earpiece. Am now considering the Motorola V9, as my old V3xx seems quite good. Wish Samsung would make more good clamshells like they used to...

  • hi pleas compare camera 6500c vs w880 vs l9.

  • I want a red one!!!!

  • I've loved my Samsung SGH-E730, had it for some years now, and bought 2 phones before thisone, and they all got sold under 1 month again. The only thing i don't like have tobe the incredible heatup during talking, that is the most annoying thing that i've been with. The next version of the "Classig" gotta have less heatup then it can be one truly great phone.

  • Nokia 6500 classic bronze is already available! i've seen it many times here in Serbia!:)

  • hi. the camera of 6288 is better or 6500c??? for picture and which is better. pleas answer to me thnx.

  • heat heat heat!!!!!

  • When is the bronze version release date? Febuary?

  • Thank you, "onlythin" .... I forgot to mention the terrible heat up during conversation!

  • Btw Alex, the new Moto V9 in black color(just came out) is also a good chioce.

  • Alex, Do not listen to those comments below, cause they are quite misleading!!! I use a phone(any phone) basically for making & receiving calls. The look of the 6500C is nice(my opinion) & the quality of the casing is good(the metal part), the lower part of the phone with the shiny plastic is prone to small scratches! Cons: -The screen & fonts are on the small side. -Reception not the strongest(but acceptable). -Long standby time BUT very short talk time(less than 1hr 30mins.) of continues conversations! -Cannot/donnot even show call time/duration during a call(will show only after the call is finished).....that is crazy or stupid!!! -Slippery to hold. -Terrible keypad. -Low quality 2MP camera.....the color is blue & the picture quality thumbs down. -No video calling function. Pros: -Ring volume loud. -Sound quality good. -Handsfree speaker quality excellent. My advise for you is to pay a little more & get yourself a Sonyericsson W910i(big screen, light weight, long standby & talk time, easy to use, not to mention a lot more function. My collection of phones(I still have them with me):- Nokia 8800, Nokia 6500C, Moto A1200, Moto k1 & K3, SE W880, SE T650i, SE W910i, LG Prada & a Vertu constellation. Hope that my pick/suggestion can be helpful to you! Gook luck...

  • i am very mazy some one sey is very good others sey very bad? what doing buy it or no. pleas answer to me.thanks

  • A bad development I must say: Further to the review that I posted a few days down below - I am sorry to say that my phone has stopped working. It seems that the phone is part of the defect "charging problem" batch - so if you drain your batter till it's totally empty- the phone won't charge again. I just discovered it yesterday and today I brought my 6500C back to the shop. They should give me a new phone in a few days.

  • Very poor sound quality, sounds very tinny - ring tones are quite and no radio.

  • Are there any micro USB -> 3.5mm converters? No, such a thing, of course, is not included in the package.

  • d headphone is connected thru usb? do v get a converter along wid d phone or gotta purchase seperately??

  • bp27, yes, the external speaker is quite loud and you can connect a headset to the USB port, like everything else.

  • i would like to know if der is a port for headset connection n is d external speaker loud enough for music player... thanks

  • Marqyza, what are you talking about? Of course not, it's not more than 2 hours.

  • TALK time is realy 5.30 ???? pls tell me ... ciao

  • I have had (and still have some) the N95,N73,6300,6230i,K610i,K800i,Samsung P300, Samsung D900, many (at least 5) HTC smartphones etc... let's say that I have had many many many phones. It's kind of a crazy gadget lovers hobby of mine. The 6500 Classic: this is a very nice phone, looks great and works really well, have used it to call, sms, mms , browse the web,email, bluetooth with my carkit, bluetooth with a headset,BT sync with PC, speakerphone etc... no problems so far. I did have an issue with the phone not syncing with Outlook contacts - but this was solved by updating the pc software and the 6500 firmware. No problems now. All in all a great little phone which by definition is not a "camera phone" per se - yeah sure the N95 and N73 take much much better photos - and yeah the N95 also has a built in GPS - so what? this phone is by definition an all around slim day to day phone. So: If you want a camera phone go for the N73, N95, K810i, K850i Need a gps phone? - the N95 If you want a communicator with a dedicated keyboard go for the HTC or blackberry If weight and thickness and size do not bother you then this is (the 6500 C) probably not the right phone for you as you can get the N73 for the same price (or lower) and it can do much more. However - if you hate heavy and thick phones because they bother you and you want a nice, good looking slim sleek and lite phone, easy to use, friendly, for calls, sms's the odd email or web browsing (has 3G) and with a good bluetooth connection - then the Nokia 6500 classic might be your phone. Pros: Slim, lite, good looking, easy to use, latest Nokia S40 OS (5th revision), has most of the features any phone would have such as calls, sms, mms, 3G UMTS, email, HTML web, bluetooth, speakerphone, good looking display, camera with flash Cons: Camera is not great - it's not terrible but for sure not comparable to N73 or N95. No up down volume rocker switch (you control volume with the up/down joystick), no blinking led (no leds at all) - so you don't know if the phone is on or off, new nokia charging plug so car charger and older chargers won't fit - a real bummer, battery life not amazing (will last you a day or max two) and No video calls (not that I have ever done video calls on my other phones - apart from testing and seeing that it actually works).

  • i love this phone...... all the peeps goin on about the camera.... if i wanna take pics i use my digial camera

  • Well, the sufficiency of 1GB on this phone is subjective. Bottom line, for those of you who just need to change your wallpapers and music every now and then, and want a sleek "classic" looking phone, this is for you. However, if you plan on buying a "lifestyle" phone, one that can do pretty much everything, this aint for you. This is a no-frills phone that trades features for size.

  • with 2 words marvellus phone i'm looking forward to buy it soon

  • Just got one for my wife, weak signal

  • it has 1 GB...why do you need a card slot ?!?!?!?it`s superb this phone...

  • hi all , i know some of you dont like me :( i just unsure of questions on nokias . iv only tried to buy them and dont no lots about them . i want help and you are mean ... just one more question on this phone tho . i tried connedcting this to my macpc ... and it doesnt work , some one told me nokia dont work on mac so i tried my sony cable .... this made smok come out of my phone and computar :..( it got black and sooty but i wont wash it kuz of ninos advice :D by the way i dont have a bath ... its a shower , an electric shower ... would that make a difference ??? and P.S. you spelled under wrong :p any advice on makin ma fone work again after the capatar braked it ???

  • Why 1GB memory isn't enought??

  • i think its one of those nice phone.its just amazing

  • its a fashion phone, W880i is better tho

  • For a phone this size, SE did better with the W880i.

  • Dang, no card slot? Come on

  • Truly the worst phone ever. Appalling sound quality. It's going back.

  • nice look. but it suck.

  • summeryong, it doesn't have video call.

  • Dear Friends, May i know how to use 6500c video call? I found through all the possible functions but still can't find it...

  • why would you want to call under water, who are u the lil mermaid

  • does anyone know .. can you put a lock on msgs on the nokia like samsung?

  • I can't find the black list number (no screanning list) and i think it will be better to include the detail of message delivered for incomming message and outcomming message. Any way i like it. Can i download the virus software for nokia 6500c because i have found at my friend phone nokia 7610 include nortan antivirus. Thanks

  • has anyone been able to use the starter cd rom with imac?

  • Slick and lightweighted. Nice design which has a classy feel to it. Would be a good phone to have with all the basic funtions. Too bad mem is not expandable. Though the 1GB built in would be sufficient for normal use.

  • The 6500 classic supports H.263, MPEG4, and 3GPP video playback. Real Media player files are not supported - for this you will need a smart phone. If you like Nokia's and slim form factor, then you might want to consider the E51. It is the only other phone I want right now, despite me recently getting a 6500 Classic. The E51 will offer far more in terms of function compared to the 6500C - only it is slightly fatter and not as good looking.

  • The actual talk time for this phone is only about 1 hour 45 minutes

  • Dear All, Please Confirm me Nokia 6500 Classic Support Real Media (.RM) Format or Not ?? Your Quick Replies will be highly appreciated.

  • got my nokia 6500 on 26th nov...one minute i was sending a text,next minute the screen had a massive crack in it...after a massive argument with o2 and their poor customer service they sent me a new one...however..the screen is away again within 48hours...i havent bangd it or done anything to it...it was sitting on my bedside locker...has anyone else had this problem????battery life pretty much sucks as well.

  • To pip healily: this phone is stainless steal??? No. The top section is made of aluminium, the bottom section (battery cover) is made of glossy plastic. is it vulnerable to rust??!? Aluminium doesn't rust. And last time I checked, neither does plastic... can it be used under water like the 2310 ??? Are you smoking crack? Or have I missed 20 years worth of mobile design in that MORE phones rather than LESS are water resistant these days? If you dumped practically any electrical device into water, what do you think happens? Very few mobiles are water resistant, and do you seriously think the 6500 Classic - a FASHION phone - will have a special ability to be used underwater? This easily gets comment of the week. If you aren't udner 6-years-old, I would be very, very concerned, unless you have technological dyslexia. Does the phone even look water resistant? Am I not seeing the big, bulky, gummy plastic seal around the thing? or would it start to freeze??? Well it would freeze underwater if the water was stagnant and below 0 degrees centigrade. On a more serious note, yes, it will "freeze", aka break. In fact, your severe lack of simple physics when it comes to electrical items mixed with water I find particularly alarming. I think a slightly better thing to do with your time, rather than post educationally-inept and disturbing comments on a message board, would be to buy a few books about physics, preferably on what happens when electric is mixed with water. In fact, why not fill your bathtub full of water, and throw in your TV, PC, xbox, radio, toaster, MP3 player and any other electrical item which is nearest your disposal, and see what happens when you plug it all back into the mains again? Actually no, don't. You might end up killing yourself. And no, humans don't mix particularly well with water and electricity either. Shocking, isn't? And there was me thinking we'd all be fine considering we are 70% water and our brains use electrical impulses...

  • I want this I will buy it at the end of the month

  • bronze colour now avaliable on ebay to buy sim free/unlocked

  • this phone is stainless steal ??? is it vulnerable to rust ??!? can it be used under water like the 2310 ??? or would it start to freeze ???

  • i'll be getting my 6500C later this day and i'm so excited. its thin and looks very handsome.

  • Around �480USD. This is probably about the worst time in the modern history of the greenback to be buying expensive, imported goods because it is so horrendously weak and is weakening by a good fractional percentage EVERY day... Tough times ahead for your slumping economy my Yankee fried - buy up Euro's or Sterling instead!

  • Standby time excellent but talk time is terrible. Typing message is not easy cause the keys are too small & difficult to press. The worst ting is that you do not get the correct "delivery report"; because it show pending/un-delivered message but in reality it was sent!!!

  • has the 6500 classic also light effect like the nokia 6300?? Thank you!

  • I have had this phone for 2.5 days and my battery is still showing full, mind you I have only made a handful of small calls but stanby time is so far excellent.

  • If you kick up a fuss, no doubt Nokia will send you a replacement phone. So just tell them you think the battery is dud and/or it is a problem with the phone, and they will probably send you a brand new replacement phone. And oh yeh - just realised there is no brightness control for the screen!

  • With reference to turning off 3G and the packet data, the battery life didn't change, it was still naff. I really loved the nokia 6500 classic, I love the look and the sleekness, I went from a Nokia 6233 to the 6500 and I was totally amazed on how good the 6233 was, the battery life was amazing and a all round fantastic phone. After talking to my service provider again, I maybe had a bad phone from a bad batch as the Nokia 6500 classic is flying out of the shops.

  • pS42, how to turn off 3G? By choosing GSM , not Dual network, is that right? By the way, how can you be talking about it, if the 6500classic doesn't allow changing of the brightness level? None of the display settings (contrast, brightness, backlighting) are adjustable, unfortunately... Any news about the new firmware, anybody?

  • My 6500 Classic has been perfectly fine. Any software problem can be/will be resolved by using the rather simple-to-use Nokia Updater software which is easily accessed once you have installed the Nokia phone software. This should resolve software issues as Nokia notices the problems and releases firmware to fix them. Battery problems is probably due to the battery. Yes my battery does not last too long either, but then a small phone = a small battery and a physically small battery = less power. You could always reduce the screen brightness to low, remove the screensaver and go straight to power saving mode and turn off 3G if you aren't using it for data services. By doing all of the above (especially switching 3G off, which is a power hog), the battery life is increased.

  • I had until today 2/12/07 the Nokia 6500 Classic, really loved the phone until 2 weeks ago the phone kept freezing and the only way to unfreeze it was to remove the battery and sim and start again!!! The battery life is really poor and after numerous phones calls to my service provider I have sent the phone back after being told that there is a software problem and opted the forever faithful Nokia 6300.

  • I just sold my NK6500c because the buttons are too small and battery life sucks. Anyone here have the same problems? I charge it full today and by next evening it was almost flat! Looks can be deceiving

  • To mohsen: I have the 6500 classic and can tell you that the ringer rings at a constant level from first ring - it does NOT do a low first ring and then goes loud. Its a cool phone, and despite the limitations of its S40 software, it's quite accomplished too. Also this reply has been posted thru my opera web browser... using my 6500 classic! The best phone i hav ever used (out of about 9) that is not a smart phone. And i don't think you can get a better recommendation than that!

  • I LOOOOVE THIS PHONE!! And the MP3 player is awesome love it! And it's sooo cool, and it really is a unique phone I think. :D

  • hi i have a 6300 the ringer is ascending in default mode i mean when i choose the highest volume for ringer at first it rings low and after 3 seconds it becomes high and i hate it. 5310 is the same. is 6500 the same ? i want to buy it please guide me. thank you very much

  • i like phone d bronze colour make it to be so unique.

  • To cash: For something sexy, slim and fashionable, but nothing ground-breaking, go for the 6500 classic. If you want a media player (good for MP3s, videos, games), go for the N81. For a business phone (productivity), go for the E65. To pTEA: Well, the 6500 Classic black took long enough to come out (5 months). And 5 months after the black colour was released, the bronze colour will be available. So beleive it or not, you're gonna have to wait until early February 2008 to get the bronze version. To Aspex: Your criticism of this phone: 1.Flmsy I own the phone and it is far from flimsy. It's probably psychological considering you have probably not owned a phone as slim as this. I have owned around 8 other phones from various different brands (I am not some friendless brand-b!tch), and the 6500 Classic build quality is excellent. 2.fiddly key pad the gap between the silver bars can only accomodate the slimest of fingers or thumb nail in my case. The keypad is definately quite cramped, but I have largish hands and can use the keypad quite successfully if you just turn your thumb in a bit. It is not the most comfortable of phones to use, but certainly is not one of the worst. If you want to see atrocious texting, try the iPhone. I really didn't think it was as bad as everyone was saying, but you literally DO have to use your little finger to text correctly on that horribly flawed rip-off. 3. Battery life is short of that claimed. Most batteries are and the battery was never going to be amazing considering it is a small battery in a small phone. Why not switch 3G off, switch your screen saver off and just use power saving mode and reduce the brightness of screen? This will drastically increase battery life. Also do regular full to empty to full charges to keep the battery optimally charged. 4. How do you adjust the volume????? When you make or receive a call, push the selector (square) button UP. 5. The back late is so thin that I doubt it will last very long. It will. It's aluminium after all. 6. The back plate protrudes on the sides leaving a sharp distracting edge. What? Do we have the same phone? Or have you snapped yours in such a way that certain parts are now potruding? Nothing juts out of the side of my 6500 classic and it is completely smooth - with no sharp edges. Also, for those people who say the phone is so small it is easily dropped, just be extra careful and always pick the phone up from its middle (around the metal section) rather than from the glossy plastic bottom half - brushed metal = more grip than glossy plastic...

  • I think I am going to buy this phone today :D

  • Heat up during phone call is a "signature" of Nokia phones!.....this one NO exception!

  • Ebz, yes, I feel too, that the call quality is really poor - I have the Voice clarity and GSM (not Dual - GSM+UMTS) network turned on. Could anyone say what the UMTS will change, possibly in the reception quality?

  • can anyone recommend if this phone is better than Sony ericsson s500i? I am now currently using sony ericsson s500i but it has been giving me alot of problem. How is this nokia 6500 classic.

  • I was going to buy this phone yesterday but a friend who works for a phone retail company says that due to the phone being made of a certain material it has really poor reception. Has anyone else had these problems?

  • 500$ too much i guess

  • 1 month later... I initially wrote a good 'report' about this phone, but now I certainly have reservations. A few points: 1) the keypad is definitely not as easy to use as at first thought. An N82/8800 style keypad would be much better. Shame that Nokia don't do interchangable keypads. 2) I've experienced a lot of bad call quality (signal break-up) and also of dropouts, ie., getting cut off completely. This has caused me considerable frustration. I've had to send the phone back for 'repair'. 3) The camera is terrible in anything less than good lighting conditions, even with the flash on. 4) Despite being very careful with phones, I've mishandled it twice now, which I've never done with any previous phone. It's nice that it's thin, but couple that with the smooth rounded sides...it's a bad combination. Tho' I initially really liked the phone, I'm now wishing I'd gone for something else.

  • Had this phone for a week, It is 1.Flmsy 2.fiddly key pad the gap between the silver bars can only accomodate the slimest of fingers or thumb nail in my case. 3. Battery life is short of that claimed. 4. How do you adjust the volume????? 5. The back late is so thin that I doubt it will last very long. 6. The back plate protrudes on the sides leaving a sharp distracting edge. Overall I dislike this phone and will be exchanging it at the earliest oportunity.

  • Hello, Can u help me about the languages in it German and arabic?

  • I love it itz hot sexc and has it all!! iG memory is enough.. at least it looks good..=)

  • just commenting on the contract deals, its really worth pushing the sales person when talking to them, you need to be firm. I was offered 600 xnet 1000 texts & unlimited o2-o2 calls for �25 a month 18 monts contract and i pushed for more discount and managed to get the whole deal for �20! allwayts worth a try, good idea is to quote better deals from other companies.

  • MM_a, no, this phone doesn't have a radio, but 1GB of memory should do the job for listening to music.

  • If u want a gangsta phone that looks good and has mad options take this one. Look only nerds need phones to have features they will never use. For a good phone 8.5/10 take this one

  • i can't find does it have radio? help

  • @vpd9 - How about the screen? I hear that it is not protected and am concerned about its durability in that respect. ^^;

  • Hey all, got this phone today. It is an excellent little phone, here are my views: 1-first of all, the 6500 back plate is plastic, and comes covered in "clingfilm" to protect it. I am used to my 6300, with the metal backplate/battery cover. It felt a bit cheap. 2-the keypad is a little hard to get used to. I am an avid texter, and i dont think this would be my perfect texting phone, still prefer the 6300. 3- the menu is very fast indeed, and the 1gb internal mem is cool. 4- the "all in one" connection is fab, i think. You can plug your headphone, or your charger, or your data cable, in that one single connection - the phone is beautiful and that single "hole" in it makes it stand out - very nice. 5-battery time was good 6-too expensive for the features! It is, essencially, a nokia 6300, with a nicer (a lot nicer) outer casing. Nevertheless, a head turner. I really like the phone, but was very disappointed with the plastic back plate/battery cover.

  • it has a ver nice design i like it ...:)

  • Good looking phone but the keypad is a nightmare - keep wanting to push the silver bits that are raised. By the way, best way to get the cover off is grip it with 2 fingers and pull it off.