Nokia 6230i

Weaknesses
Due to the fact that Nokia didn't make many changes to the upgraded 6230, it inherited many of its problems. The 6230i has the same keypad as the 6230, which is narrow at the sides, making pressing the numbers 1, 4, 7 and 3, 6, 9 and the star and hash keys less comfortable than if they were larger.

Another awkward area to press is the four-way navigation button. This is because the new OK button in the middle of the navigation key actually makes using the navigation key itself very difficult. This is because it doesn't leave enough space for your thumb to press up, down, left and right comfortably without tapping the OK button by mistake.

Considering the 6230i is now over a year old it can still hold its own. However, this phone is beginning to dodder a little in its old age and the 1.3-megapixel camera is no longer considered cutting-edge, especially when compared to newer camera phones like the Sony Ericsson K800i. The screen is also small in comparison with some of the newer screens we have seen recently.

Conclusion
The 6230i is the logical upgrade of the 6230 and if you need a phone that's simple to use and affordable then this is a good choice. It is starting to look slightly old against newer, shinier models, but this phone is a classic Nokia: It doesn't overwhelm you with too many features but it does have the essential ones. The 6230i is closer to the old-style Nokias and therefore a sensible buy if you're about to upgrade from an earlier model.

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