Nokia 3205 (Sprint)

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3.0 stars

21 reviews

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CNET Editors' Review

The good: Extensive personalization options; infrared port; integrated VGA camera; analog roaming.

The bad: Confusing keypad layout; low-resolution screen; poor speakerphone quality; short talk time and battery life.

The bottom line: Though its features are nothing to scream about, the Nokia 3205 has a striking, dare-to-be-different look and feel.

Review: When we first saw the Nokia 3200 (for AT&T Wireless and Cingular), we thought it looked like a cross between a cell phone and a coloring book. With a removable plastic casing and changeable paper covers, the handset took customization to a whole new level. In fact, it even came with blank covers for still more personal designs. Now CDMA users can get in on the fun with the Nokia 3205 for Sprint PCS. Looking much like the original model, the 3205 also offers many of the same features. But while the integrated camera was superior, battery life ... Expand full review
When we first saw the Nokia 3200 (for AT&T Wireless and Cingular), we thought it looked like a cross between a cell phone and a coloring book. With a removable plastic casing and changeable paper covers, the handset took customization to a whole new level. In fact, it even came with blank covers for still more personal designs. Now CDMA users can get in on the fun with the Nokia 3205 for Sprint PCS. Looking much like the original model, the 3205 also offers many of the same features. But while the integrated camera was superior, battery life was remarkably shorter.

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Average User Rating

3.0 stars out of 21 user reviews

Rating Breakdown

  • 5 star: 6
  • 4 star: 7
  • 3 star: 3
  • 2 star: 3
  • 1 star: 2

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4.5 stars

"Best phone 4 texting" By Paradox33

Pros: Small, easy to use, great keypad, flashlight.

Cons: Short battery life, no bluetooth :(

Summary: I bought this phone on ebay for about $25 new as a quick replacement for my hitachi g1000 pda phone. After having it 6 months i still love this phone the keypad is great i can text faster than i can with any of my other phones and the other ... Expand full review

2.5 stars

"Great phone.... until it starts freezing" By em_pm

Pros: Funky phone, Create your own faceplates, Camera, Radio

Cons: Bad Battery life, Poor quality camera, Dust gets trapped in faceplate

Summary: A year ago whenI bought this phone I lvoed i, up until recently when it has started freezing. I hope this review helps you decide if you want to buy a phone that's gonna be alot of fun but only last a short while.

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