Nokia model numbers.

Just curious, but is there any logic to Nokia's cellphone model numbers?

does the first 2 digits give the range, and the second 2 the 'level' withing
the range. Is a 66xy a better phone then a 62xy (for better read higher
specification)

If anyone could explain to me how on earth they work, I would be interested.

TIA

ChrisM

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the 6220 and the 6230 seem to be
different. i have a 6220.

6220 no bluetooth,

6230 has bluetooth.

plus other differences in innovations.

i agree, knowing would help in assessing phones.

robert in malta

"ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just curious, but is there any logic to Nokia's cellphone model numbers?
>
> does the first 2 digits give the range, and the second 2 the 'level'
withing
> the range. Is a 66xy a better phone then a 62xy (for better read higher
> specification)
>
> If anyone could explain to me how on earth they work, I would be
interested.
>
> TIA
>
> ChrisM
>
>

Nokia seems to change their numbering system from time to time, but I think
this is the basic model:

1xxx - very low-end (cheap) and simple basic models,
2xxx - low-end and easy-to-use models for developing countries
3xxx - mass market and teenager models, cheap stylish plastic models
5xxx - mass market range for "active people" or sport category for those who
like to sweat
6xxx - business category, basic and smartphones
7xxx - media and fashion models
8xxx - elegantly styled models for those who want to pay extra for look and
feel, not necessarily all the latest techical features.
9xxx - the Communicator series mainly for enterprises

It's difficult to be more specific than this, but I might try.

6220 and 6230 are business smaller business models with the latest data
access - currently up to EDGE. An UMTS model is expected in this category.
Then again the 6250 doesn't fit to this category?

6600, 6620 and 6630 are clearly smartphones for enterprise users and/or
professionals.

6800, 6810 and 6820 are the messenger category with QWERTY keyboard for
enterprise and professional users. A model with the Series 60 platform is
expected to this category.

The 7600, 7610 and 7650 have been high-end models that have experimented new
form factors and features, for example the weird -looking 7600 model or the
opening keypad of the 7650.

7200, 7210, 7250(i) have in some sense experimented new trends and a fashion
look. For example the 7210/7250(i) are basically a more trendy looking
version of the 6610/6610i models.

Rumours of 8800, 8880 or some other high-end elegance model have been around
for long time, since there hasn't been new models in this category for a
long time. Clamshell models are IN at the moment, so maybe a more elegant
version of the 7200 would work in the 8xxx series.

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Tero Lehto
http://lehto.net/tero/

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:19:16 +0100, "ChrisM"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Just curious, but is there any logic to Nokia's cellphone model numbers?
>
>does the first 2 digits give the range, and the second 2 the 'level' withing
>the range. Is a 66xy a better phone then a 62xy (for better read higher
>specification)
>
>If anyone could explain to me how on earth they work, I would be interested.

Nokia for whatever reason a couple of years ago decided that they'd
make their model numbers entirely meaningless. Prior to that time
they had model numbers that would indicate what kind of service it was
used with and even frequency range e.g. 5110 GSM 900, 5120 TDMA/AMPS
800, 5130 GSM 1800, 5160/65 TDMA 800/1900/AMPS, 5170 CDMA 800/AMPS,
5185 CDMA 800/1900/AMPS, 5190 GSM 1900. They then changed so that you
couldn't tell what system or frequencies were used. You could have a
model that would have the same model number and just have to "know"
that it was a Euro or North American model.

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Thanks for your replies. Especially Tero for you comprehensive summary!

So I guess the answer is that there is some meaning to the model numbers,
but there are some exceptions...

Cheers,

ChrisM.

Hi

Moving slightly away from Chris's question:

Is there a definitive list of Nokia model numbers, from "day one" to
present? If so where can it be accessed.

Regards

Adrian

"ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just curious, but is there any logic to Nokia's cellphone model numbers?
>
> does the first 2 digits give the range, and the second 2 the 'level'
withing
> the range. Is a 66xy a better phone then a 62xy (for better read higher
> specification)
>
> If anyone could explain to me how on earth they work, I would be
interested.
>
> TIA
>
> ChrisM
>
>

> 3xxx - mass market and teenager models, cheap stylish plastic models
Yes, good assumptions...
3410 is my favourite phone for the unlocker, does all I want, cheap, sturdy
and runs a Java calculator.
Let down only by lack of compatibility with Java transfer.
Whereas, 3510i is like 'My first Nokia' by TOMI.

Closest going to get to that is here:
http://www.mwiacek.com/gsm/firmware/firmware.htm

"Adrian Russell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:mHBNc.606$%[email protected]...
> Hi
>
> Moving slightly away from Chris's question:
>
> Is there a definitive list of Nokia model numbers, from "day one" to
> present? If so where can it be accessed.
>
> Regards
>
> Adrian
>
> "ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Just curious, but is there any logic to Nokia's cellphone model numbers?
>>
>> does the first 2 digits give the range, and the second 2 the 'level'
> withing
>> the range. Is a 66xy a better phone then a 62xy (for better read higher
>> specification)
>>
>> If anyone could explain to me how on earth they work, I would be
> interested.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> ChrisM
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks for the info - looks interesting.
Ade
"The Mole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Closest going to get to that is here:
> http://www.mwiacek.com/gsm/firmware/firmware.htm
>
> "Adrian Russell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:mHBNc.606$%[email protected]...
> > Hi
> >
> > Moving slightly away from Chris's question:
> >
> > Is there a definitive list of Nokia model numbers, from "day one" to
> > present? If so where can it be accessed.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Adrian
> >
> > "ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> Just curious, but is there any logic to Nokia's cellphone model
numbers?
> >>
> >> does the first 2 digits give the range, and the second 2 the 'level'
> > withing
> >> the range. Is a 66xy a better phone then a 62xy (for better read higher
> >> specification)
> >>
> >> If anyone could explain to me how on earth they work, I would be
> > interested.
> >>
> >> TIA
> >>
> >> ChrisM
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>