Despite the lack of a GPS, wifi, onboard storage or dedicated RAM to run software, & a camera of respectable quality (though it doesn't have that annoying shutter sound, makes for excellent quick snaps, ok night photography, & records-until-you-run-out-of-storage video), this phone makes a great backup, starter, or just plain simple phone. It's perfect for messaging via SMS/MMS, but has limitations with email (can't properly scroll through HTML-formatted MMS/emails). The lack of a Spyware/Bloatware OS or a touchscreen is a welcome "feature". If you're actually considering buying this, reconsider a Nokia Asha, such as the Asha 200/300 series. Some feature wifi, better cameras, an improved form of the Symbian OS, etc.
I use it as a microblogging/messaging device, a secondary to my primary mobile, a Nokia E73, which I consider to be excellent, despite limitations, even in 2013.
It's tough finding good/decent QWERTY bar phones that feature a d-pad, decent onboard memory, & other features, but the Nokia X2-01 does better than some alternatives.
A bit of clear nail polish on all of the keys is a good idea, as heavy typing can wear them down. The processor's a bit of a mystery, but regular backups & clearing out messages keeps it running decently well.
This phone is great for people who need a basic phone with some addition featured common in smart phones - without paying the smart phone price.
I personally have all the features and functions I need, minus WIFI connectivity and a WORD Document reader/editor.
It gets the job done and more!
I am not a person into upgrading every few years, I think this will be one of my die hard phones like my old Nokia 1100 :). Must update if it proves otherwise.
Best mobile i ever used in its category. just could be better off with wifi, abetter camera 3.2mp, better internet browsing.a bigger screen would be nice but alast for such a cheap phone its value for price. Great job from nokia. Hope to see these improvements on next x2
the look of the phone is good, although the camera is not so good. Surfing net in this phone is very easy and comfortable. Overall this is a very good phone. Nokia is the best. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
like all the other comments: camera is ok, I would pay a few more $ for a better camera 2.0+ , volume rocker and speakerphone and 3g-- I like the qwerty keyboard yes I have big fingers. Why can I not get the ovi store to download apps like the Nokia maps?
The nokia x2-01 isnt a bad phone, yes its too big but its still has a lot of the same functions that a blackberry would have. I hate the camera and that the video mode is only 5 seconds long, everything else is good. I love the texting and the calling. The internet is okay. I would love a blackberry. the keyboard is very nice too.
I am using x2-01. this is one of the best cell phone i ever have...I am fall in love with this nokia X2-01...Have great battery back up..very good internet...best keypad...best display...support too many application..ya but there are some cons are there like it has vga camera..the music is average.....................................................................................................................................
the first time i saw it i really fell in love with it. i used plenty of brands and models before name it i had it! but this nokia x2-01 is extremely awesome! all the menus and its features are really usable unlike those other brands and models that has plenty of apps which you cannot use actually. wifi? so what if theres none. you cant use it naman at home since there's no wifi nor internet connection and if ever there is, it is password protected so it will be useless. its screen is bright even at direct sunlight unlike those of touchscreen phones. so go ahead get yours and i assure you wont regret.
it is a very good cell phone for facebook users it helps me i every where to useing me facebook.............Thanks Nokia for this cell phone
i have some suggestions for nokia
plz launch an other vision of nokina x2-02
in which build in Camara flash and 3g network avilabe,,,,
ur sall will be double...................
Thanks...............................................
Nokia x2-01 is surprisingly the best budgeted phone nokia has ever launched. it has a qwerty keyboard which is really nice. the buttons are a little harder but works. the sound of the buttons is pretty annoying. the voice quality is also good. display is average. supports upto 8g.b. camera totally sucks. they shud have given it with atleast 1.3 megapixel. the camera is really disappointing. phone has some awsome killer looks. its size and everything, its pretty sexy. ;) and the best thing, battery timing is extremely perfect. takes sometime to get fully charged but gives u the best payback it can!! i'd prefer this phone to every teenager out there, its made for us!! anybody who cannot afford an expensive phone, nokia x2-01 is the phone u want. buy it, enjoy it, love it. peace out. ;)
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Baby I like it .. I am in luv with this phone better than samsung ch@t 322...
A very cool phone! Its very cheap & Good ~ If you need a phone below 4000 Go for this.
Its Better than Samsung Champ, Ch@t 322 and Corby ! The Net speed of this phone is Undoubtedly Unquestionable 100% ROCK ! If you want to buy a good qwerty phone go for this or Samsung Chat 335 !