Nokia 8890

  • Released 2000
    91g, 18mm thickness
    Feature phone
    No card slot
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    5 lines
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 830mAh
    Li-Ion

Nokia 8890 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1900
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2000
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 100 x 44 x 18 mm, 70 cc (3.94 x 1.73 x 0.71 in)
Weight 91 g (3.21 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type Monochrome graphic
Size
Resolution 5 lines
 Dynamic font size
Softkey
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 250
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
 Memory for 8 voice dialnumbers
50 calendar notes
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Downloadable monophonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
 Space for 5 received ringing tones
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS
Browser
Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Games 4
Languages 23
Java No
 Picture messaging
Predictive text input
Smart Messaging
Organizer
Infrared transfer of names and phone numbers
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery (BLB-2)
Stand-by 50 - 150 h
Talk time 2 h - 3 h 20 min
Misc Colors Metallic

Nokia 8890 - User Reviews

  • I used to have this phone back when I was in college,. It's very cute and classy.. I really missed this phone, if only this one is still available in the market I will surely buy one!

  • i love this phone...and im wondering howcan i use it on the internet...plsss for tech people help me!!!!

  • like this phone so very techy,how can i get one?...and i like so much the features,there's nothing on it

  • is the phone available?

  • My dad has one and uses it to phone abroad every month . It has its original battery and still holds a good charge.

  • I wanna have one.... Though its outdated its a must have phone for me

  • Bought one second hand. Still holds several days charge. Good possibility the battery is a replacement though, but still, it works

  • Still one of the best little stylish phones ever produced by Nokia well done Nokia for this unit back in the day.

  • I had this phone in 2000 it was fantastic great screen as most had green screen at the time. So small and stylish I still have it now it still works but I don't use it shame it's not a smart phone

  • I think it is a best phone of its time

  • reminds me of the days when phones were build to last forever.

  • Stylish phone ever, perfect when you are in a suit. So much nostalgia :)

  • The most beautiful phone i have ever seen

  • I think this version was the world phone version of the 8850, so it rocked. I doubt that the battery would still work if you bought an original one today. They only last for so many charges, 10 years or so max. What kind of battery would this phone take today?

  • Yes

  • You need to buy one

  • still selling this phone ?? i cant find it..!!

  • Great fast work phone. Miss it!

  • Best phone I ever had.

  • sick phones ive got agold and black one and lost agrey one soona new grey ones coming

  • ...great phone!

  • there are lots on ebay for cheap

  • i have a new one... please sent me an email at: [email protected]

  • I'm selling this phone right now. May I know where your location is? Thanks! :)

  • i have used this phone few years ago , still i want to use this phone so if anybody have this phone i want to buy or tell me if new piece is available for this phone.

  • The key is 1900, att uses 850 and 1900. If your in att coverage area that uses 850 only you're out of luck...

  • Hi Guys! I would like to know something about this phone! I live in the US.I have AT&T. officially the network starting from 850-1950 mghz... Right now I have a Nokia 6100 phone what has only 900,1800,1900.so if I do not have 850 mghz and the 6100 working...the 8890 should work to...? for talking,end SMS-Text..? I remember,this phone was used in US,too... thanks for the help!

  • phone set was dashing, durable, good looking, smart. it should be re lounged again.

  • Please re-lounge again..

  • i had bought dis phone for 800$ the day it was released... very well made by nika n the first phone wich was so small

  • well i have question abt this phone, does this phone have movable antenna? here is my email , [email protected] , plz write in subject(8890) thnx

  • I'd compare Nokias more or less to BMWs because almost everyone owns them and they are a joy to use, Mercs aren't a joy to drive unless you're in the C63/E63, Brabus or S65 terroitory. Sony Ericsson is Audi, Apple is Porsche, LG is Mercedes (due to the flashy looks and innovation) and Samsung is Lexus.

  • Hmm...new phones ugly? OK, the new generations of the 8800 series probably don't look as good as this, but there are a heap of new generation phones which are thousands of times better looking than this. Funny thing is, in 2014 you'll be saying that today's phones are going to be much better than they are in the future and reflect on the old days of the Samsung Omnia and Touch HD and IPhone 3G (which will most likely be 4.5G or 5G) by then. A trend on GSMArena comments boards I've noticed is that a lot of folk are cherishing the classics and I don't know wether they're taking the cake to be honest with you.

  • I had this phone a few years ago, lost it, and recently found another one in good condition for sale on eBay. Quite frankly, I think that this is the best looking and most stylish phone ever made (why are so many new phones so ugly!?!). It's beautiful, well-built and a dream to use. Of course, it lacks all the features that new phones come with these days (camera, mp3 etc.) but for making and receiving calls, it can't be beat.

  • OMG looking at the specs I wonder why I paid over $1000 back when this phone came out. Maybe same its the same reason why I just spent almost that much on the Xperia X1.

  • very business type. this is my first before 8890. loved it. but the mugger loves it most

  • I bought this phone second-hand and had been using it for almost six months. Is it normal that the battery only lasts for 12 hours? I already bought a brand new original battery to use as back-up and yet the phone still stays on for 12 hours. Is that normal, or is the phone using up too much power?

  • im actualy buying my third one this coming week. i think this phone has the best design ever. its the most practical phone ive ever had. i mean sure technology is nice and everything but its only not fraustrating when the manufacturors perfect it. the 8890 is perfection at the peak of its time frame.

  • Gosh, with ungreatful philistines like you, it's little wonder why the world has resorted to pessimism and whinging. Move on mate, it's 2008. This is a classic because I happen to own one, but the NSeries current generation user interface and technology is far far far far superior than any of the vintage Nokia models.

  • Yes.. old models are still the best!! compared to N series.. its simple.. low end.. free from lastest viruses.. does not hang up lyk the newer ones.. the best!! Best!!

  • Yep, this, the 8855, 8850 and the 6220 are amazing phones and are flawless. Nokia are stupid. The new Nokia software is rubish. N-series is a waste. It all went down hill after 2005. Nokia should make archive models, instead of bringing crap phones like the 1100 out!

  • This is, without a doubt, the most well-designed phone Nokia has ever made. For me- primary, the phone is all about calls and messages, no more, no less. which this phone does just perfect. I don't need all this stuff which modern day phone contains so Nokia 8890 is a perfect option for me. wish they still made this. For me this phone is never too old, it totally rules. the design, the simplicity... everything. I love it

  • how come you cant use any other simcard then o2 and vodafone ?? please answer my question ...

  • i'v owned a 8890 for the past 5years, i'v used it a great deal in that time,& I still do, it's condition is as new,& works as new, the best phone i'v ever owned,& i thing, ever will own, why nokia discontinued this model i'l never know, marks out of 10...11 well satisfied 8890 owner/user john goodinson hertfordshier england

  • This phone was the most stylish phone when it came out and I think it still is. This phone was one of the first to use the slider type functionality. This phone is so rare to find, I wouldn't doubt to find this selling more than $200.

  • I have a question. Does this phone use Simcards?

  • Memories....Bought mine in 2000 and to even this date, I still have the phone on its desktop charger sitting on my desk.. Classic Nokia phone kicks A**

  • this phone is legendary... it rulez... hope they come up with the same design and the features of modernday phones =)

  • Probably the best phone I had possessed in my life...I missed this phone...(good old days)...This phone was so attractive by its killer look way back in 2000, I used to meet so much people in clubs and bars and restaurants...by there curiosity (due to that phone blue light maybe!

  • Definitely a hot item if they add in all the wizardry of todays phones. It has evergreen look to it. Wish someone could come up with the know how to change its software.

  • the difference is that 8890 is 900 and 1900 mhz and 8850 is 900 and 1800 mhz. the 8890 could be used in north america which uses 1900 mhz while the 8850 could be use in areas that use 1800 mhz like europe and/or austraila.

  • This was also my best phone. Wish they would add some new software to it. I would defenitly buy it again.

  • wish them keep this design and implement it with the new software. it's the best looking phone i've have

  • whats the diff between 8890 and 8850??

  • I just got it last week.It is a second hand but it is good and in good condition.why i buy it?it simply coz the design and the size is fit in to my hands.and the automatic lock and unlocked its the best.

  • the best phone ever i used i wish nokia bring back again

  • the difference is that,8890 has a retractable antenna so to sum it all up 8890 has better reception over 8850

  • I am really interested to get Nokia 8890 or 8850. But is discontinued in my country.Thought of getting it from eBay but I don't quite trust the quality. Hopefully, Nokia will produce again a similar design of Nokia 8890 or 8850 with or without new features. It doesn't matter. It's the design not the features that attracts me :)

  • apart from the fact that it is a world fone what is the difference between it and 8850?

  • i bought this phone like 2 weeks after i got my N70 and man is it attractive, and i got the limited edition (black) and everything on it works......it was worth every pennies

  • yes just upgrade 8800!!!!!!! best thing ever

  • although this phone is old its the best phone ive ever had. The design and pure elegance of it is amazing. Ive had mine for over 5 years, still in FULL working condition, ive had to change the fascia once - due to general wear & tear over the years - overall, amazing design - great phone

  • I had a nokia 8850... same style and I was loving it so much. but the phone was broken and not uptodate. Now I would like so much to find a 8890(50) ands to buy it. Really the best stylish phone that i had never seen. Even the new 8800 can't egalize it

  • this phone is great, beautiful design,i'd trade my hi-tech phone for a nokia 8890

  • ya nice loke a new phone is in for 3 munthes then out but this is so cool will be in for ever basic but cool like a porsh

  • yea, this phone realy has a style:) im going to drop my curent phone with all tech stuff, and take this one.. :) its realy a timeless design...

  • i need a brand new one. or one that looks new and works well. pls let me know.

  • man this fone has the best design its so stylish who cares if it doesnt have a camera or that its mono and not poy or true.if u want stuff like dat get a camera or a better fone. im getting this fone tommorrow YAY 2pac 4 lyfe

  • i have a question about the 8890, how come when i look at my 8890 the keypad housing's color is little different from the phone's color. my 8890 is OEM nokia made, but how come the color of the keypad and the phone still little bite different. look at it the phone's color is gray and the keypad housing is like tan color. i went to a phone dealer and they told me that is like that. does anyone has the same problem as me.

  • If you want to buy this phone. send me a message. This phone has the best style but my fingers are too big to this phone. its too small for me since my hands are big im having a hard time pressing numbers on it. Reception is good and voice quality, its not for me tho. $129.99 plus shipping.

  • i bought a refurbish Nokia 8890 on ebay weeks ago and is very nice looks new and works fine. anyone wanna buy it. email me

  • Well, after using it for well over a year, it's time to say goodbye to this phone. It has the best design ever made. It's call quality if fantastic. However, I use my phone every day, many times at that, and it can't take continuous use. It has too many bumps and bruises and has lost it's sleek and sexy look. What a shame. Too bad Nokia never launched an upgraded version with a slide key cover for North America. Time to move on.

  • i want to buy this model NOKIA 8890. pls across to me, it urgent

  • the best phone ever! everyone who talk bullshit deserve to get ma motha fxxxin ass... i bought it last 5 yrs..but it NEVA let mi down...so guyz who hav any interest in this fone...betta get it a.s.a.p othawise u'll ur ass penetrate and ur dick castrated...for balls...cut off...!

  • hello pls i need an update on how to download free ringing tones on my nokia 8890 from the my pc and also a list of possible sites where i can do such.thanks

  • This model is very beautiful but in Viet nam there are many falsied nokia mobile phone. So how to check a falsified nokia 8890?,IMEI nuwber or some special appearances.Thanks

  • this is the best phone i had ever i used to many other phone but this is the only phone i feel very comfortabel using,((by the way i have that phone for 5 years is any way that i can get anew one

  • can you let me know how to oder this phone Thank you

  • can you let me know how to oder thi phone Thank you

  • nokia 6100 has low recvier antana when you are far form antana you do not have signal

  • It is the only mobile phone with the coolest ringtone ever made - Bounce. You won't find this ringtone in no phone else or on the internet - belive me ! THe phone worths buying only for that ringtone :)

  • A design heads above the rest. Excellent call quality and good battery life. A shame it's discontinued. A solid gem.

  • best design EVER made

  • i love this 8890 nokia why did they stop producing it. do u know where can u buy new or second?

  • nokia 8890 is the only nokia handset that com with meatbody . 2nd it have time display on sreen and also very atrative look like glass case

  • i like this handphone.... but it is so expensive...

  • Another good phone from NOKIA.

  • nice phone....crappy reception. slightly better with antenna extended. dont get much reception where other phones do. i blame the casing, still a classic phone overall

  • is this a world phone. 8890 or any world phone pls e mail me back. thanks

  • Nokia 8890 is my all time favorite phone since it came out; I have wanted one. It definitely turns heads, but its almost 2003 now, the phone is starting to show its age...none of the new games, music composer, or GPRS/Bluetooth of the newer phones...and still too fragile! Dents too easily. Of all the Nokias except the 8910 (drool), this is my current weapon of choice.

  • it dosen't have bulbs in the upper most portion that cause it to be a little darker than 8850

  • i always like the service of the phone

  • good phone a clasic

  • I love the hanset.I want to purchase one.can you direct me on how to acquire one with my credit card.Expecting your soonest response.

  • This model and make is one of the best that I enjoyed the performances in most part of Europe except United Kingdom and Austria

  • the best

  • from my point of view , this phone's cibration should be more powerful than is now.also the internet facility should be installed on it

  • the 8890 looks to long and ugly. im not though. im blonde and beautiful. if you wanna speak to me. book it though my agent. ducks are cute

  • Please tell me where can I buy this phone. thanks

  • its sucks

  • 8890 = perfect

  • I think that this is the best mobile phone!

  • Nokia_8890 is the best mobilephone i 'd ever seen , very very good in design , feature and perfomance

  • the nokia 8890 is the best phone. it kicks ass see ya

  • This is the most beautiful phone in the world! Excellect design. Lots of features, long battery life. I love it!!!

  • as vrea unu

  • is beautiful but is so little.when you are busy u can forget about him

  • pisding

  • i want to know more about new nokia phone like 8890,8310,and any wap phone, 3g also can

  • muieeeeeeeee sa va dau!!!!

  • Exellent phone but it does fit its price.This phone should have become cheaper with time but lots of new functions have devloped which 8850 does not have.The price was good for when it came out.

  • wheres me mum

  • pls give me this telephone my credit card number is 900-555-1111 my street adress is moskva 26a bankya bulgaria

  • Has Nokia got any new designs? They all look the same? I wouldn'y dear buy a Nokia! They're far too common.

  • This is the best phone I have had. I got rid of my motorola timeport as my travelling phone. The Nokia is lighter, more stylish and easier to use than the motorola. It never fails to get admiring glances from anywhere I go!! The audio is good and the battery life is excellent. Simply, keeping in touch round the world hass never been so easy or stylish!!

  • uhhh... the nokia 8890 funky design, cool games, loads of functions, excellent battery and at this price you would be a fool to pass it up. I got mine yesterday

  • Need prices for 8890 and 8290 models. Thanks

  • ---------------------------------- Someone just loves writing reviews with other people's names. I said it once - and I'll say it twice: -------------------------------- If you want to waste money , this is a really nice way to do it. This is just a very expenisve phone with a funky design, poor battery, and almost no extra functions . It doesn't even have the games you can find in every other nokia

  • It's just a joke guys. I'm a die hard Nokia lover.

  • If you want to waste your money for NOTHING this is the right phone to do it!!:))

  • Wow.. yg ni best la.. kena tunggu Rusli jugak la ... hehe

  • nice design and more power