Nokia E-Series: Complete Guide to All Models — E61, E65, E71, E90, E51, E70 and More 2026
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The E-Series was Nokia's answer to the business market — smartphones for professionals with QWERTY keyboard, push email, GPS, record battery life.
Symbian Secret Codes — All E-Series
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
*#06# |
IMEI |
*#0000# |
Firmware version — version, date, RM-XXX |
*#92702689# |
Life Timer — total call hours |
*#2820# |
Bluetooth MAC address |
*#62209526# |
WiFi MAC address |
*#7370# |
Hard reset ⚠️ |
Format methods: *#7780# (soft), *#7370# (hard), or physical keys green + * + 3 at power-on (most thorough — default code: 12345).
Nokia E61 (2006) — first Nokia QWERTY
Type: RM-89 | Codename: Smailer | First Nokia smartphone with full QWERTY keyboard. 2.8" display — one of the largest S60 3rd Edition screens. No camera — deliberate choice for camera-restricted enterprise environments.
Nokia E65 (2007) — most elegant business slider
Type: RM-208 | Codename: Afrodite | Announced: 12.02.2007, 3GSM Barcelona
Last Nokia Symbian with MIDI Nokia Tune startup sound and Pop-Port connector.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| OS | Symbian 9.1, S60 3rd Edition |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Networks | GSM + WCDMA 3G |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Connector | Pop-Port (last Symbian Nokia) |
| Colours | Red, Mocha, Black, Pink, Plum, White, Bronze Black |
Vodafone Internet Limited Edition: exclusive variant with red D-pad — rarest and most sought-after E65.
Nokia E70 (2006) — unique flip-keyboard
Unique design: flip-keyboard form factor — closed = normal bar phone, open = full QWERTY revealed on lower panel (opens 180°). Successor to Nokia 6800/6810/6820 series.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | 220 MHz ARM9 |
| Display | 352×416 px |
| Camera | 2 MP |
Nokia E51 (2007) — thinnest of the series
Smallest and lightest Nokia smartphone of its time — 100 g and 12 mm thin.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | ARM 11, 369 MHz |
| Display | 240×320 QVGA, 2.0" |
| WiFi | 802.11b/g |
| Weight | 100 g |
E51-2 variant available without camera for restricted enterprise environments.
Nokia E66 (2008) — E65 successor
Same slider form factor, improved specs: 3.2 MP autofocus camera, more memory, faster CPU.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | 369 MHz ARM11 |
| Camera | 3.2 MP AF + flash |
Nokia E71 (2008) — best Nokia business smartphone ever
Announced: 8 May 2008 | Released: July 2008
The E71 is the most loved E-Series model — considered by many the best Nokia business smartphone ever made. Ultra-thin QWERTY (10mm), GPS, WiFi, 3.2 MP camera, record BP-4L battery (1500 mAh). Direct competitor to the BlackBerry Bold 9000.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| OS | S60 3rd Edition FP1, Symbian 9.2 |
| CPU | 369 MHz ARM11 Freescale |
| RAM | 71 MB free (128 MB total) |
| Storage | 110 MB + microSDHC 32 GB |
| Display | 320×240 px, 2.36", 16M colours |
| Networks | Quad-band GSM + UMTS/HSDPA |
| WiFi | 802.11b/g |
| Camera | 3.2 MP AF + flash |
| Keyboard | Full QWERTY backlit |
| Weight | 127 g |
| Battery | BP-4L, 1500 mAh — record life |
| Colours | Steel White, Grey/Dark |
Why the E71 is still sought in 2026: 3-5 days battery life, best physical QWERTY Nokia ever on a bar phone, GPS+WiFi in 10mm, superior call quality.
E71 vs BlackBerry Bold 9000
| Feature | Nokia E71 | BlackBerry Bold 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | 3.2 MP AF | 2 MP |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| Thickness | 10 mm | 14 mm |
| Push email | Nokia Intellisync | BES (enterprise standard) |
| Price | Lower | Higher |
Nokia E75 (2009) — side-slider QWERTY
Side slider with full QWERTY — unique in E-Series. 139g, 3.2 MP AF camera, 802.11b/g WiFi, S60 3rd Edition FP2.
Nokia E90 Communicator (2007) — last of a legend
Type: RA-6 | Codename: Maxi | Announced: 12.02.2007, 3GSM Barcelona
Last Nokia Communicator — fifth and final generation of the legendary series since 1996.
Five Communicator generations: 1. Nokia 9000 (1996) | 2. Nokia 9110 (1998) | 3. Nokia 9210 (2001) | 4. Nokia 9300/9500 (2003/2004) | 5. Nokia E90 (2007) — the last
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| OS | Symbian 9.2, S60 3rd Edition FP1 |
| CPU | ARM11 330 MHz (same GPU as Nokia N95) |
| RAM | 128 MB (80-90 MB user-accessible) |
| Internal display | 800×352 px, 4", 16.7M colours |
| External display | 240×320 px, 2" |
| Networks | WCDMA 2100 HSDPA + GSM Quad-band |
| WiFi | 802.11b/g |
| Camera | 3.2 MP |
The 4" 800×352 display: while almost all smartphones had 240×320, the E90 offered laptop-like resolution when open. "Colours so vibrant they rivalled a high-end laptop of the time."
Same GPU as Nokia N95 — accelerated 3D graphics, rare for a business phone in 2007.
E90 hinge check: always test the hinge on used E90 — open and close multiple times to verify it doesn't creak, loosen, or show dead zones on the inner display.
Complete E-Series Comparison
| Model | Year | Form factor | CPU | RAM | Camera | GPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | 2006 | Bar QWERTY | ARM 11 | — | None | No | — |
| E65 | 2007 | Slider | ARM 11 | 64 MB | 2 MP | No | 115 g |
| E70 | 2006 | Flip-keyboard | 220 MHz | 64 MB | 2 MP | No | 127 g |
| E51 | 2007 | Bar | 369 MHz | 70 MB | 2 MP | No | 100 g |
| E66 | 2008 | Slider | 369 MHz | 71 MB | 3.2 MP | No | 121 g |
| E71 | 2008 | Bar QWERTY | 369 MHz | 71 MB | 3.2 MP | Yes | 127 g |
| E75 | 2009 | Side-slider QWERTY | 369 MHz | 71 MB | 3.2 MP | No | 139 g |
| E90 | 2007 | Communicator | 330 MHz | 128 MB | 3.2 MP | Yes | 210 g |
Collector Value 2026
| Model | Good condition | Mint with box |
|---|---|---|
| E65 | 15-30€ | 40-70€ |
| E65 Vodafone IE (red D-pad) | 30-60€ | 80-120€ |
| E71 | 25-50€ | 60-100€ |
| E90 Communicator | 40-80€ | 100-180€ |
Pre-purchase Check for Used E-Series
-
*#06#+*#0000#— verify RM-XXX type matches declared model -
*#92702689#— life timer reveals real usage -
*#62209526#— WiFi MAC (confirms WiFi module works) - GPS test (E71, E90): Nokia Maps outdoors, lock within 3 minutes
- QWERTY test (E61, E71, E75, E90): type on every key, check for stuck/unresponsive keys
- E90 hinge: open/close multiple times — check for looseness, creaking, display dead zones