The 7310 is also called the Supernova, for reasons unknown to us. Even though externally it looks brand new, look closely and you'll see the similarities with the Nokia 6300-both are based on the Series 40 platform. Only thing is that the 7310 is lighter. The weight reduction can be attributed to the absence of a steel back cover. The keys feel flat and are pretty close to each other; they're better suited to smaller, slender fingers. The 2” QVGA screen is bright and crisp indoors, but outdoors in bright daylight, the mirror effect screen will be a serious issue. It's fine if you're never in the sunlight or if you move around in cars with tinted windows. There is a 2 MP camera but without any sort of flash (not even LED). So you need external light to get decent shots; night mode is next to useless. Video is restricted to QCIF @ 15 fps.

This phone is meant for people who buy phones for the “bling factor” and keeping this in mind, the box comes with an additional interchangeable color cover (in pink). The other big plus is that it includes TV out functionality (cable is provided). Battery backup is average thanks to the tiny 860 mAh battery. With calls, radio, texts and a bit of web, you'll be reaching for the charger twice a day. As an alternative, if you don't mind a slightly clunkier design, I'd suggest the SE K790i for just 1k more. It has a much better camera too.

Nokia 7310 Rs 8,809	Performance Coolness
Pros Lightweight, TV - out Cons Cramped keypad, highly reflective LCD Sold by Nokia India www.nokia.co.in Tel: 080 - 30303838	Specs Triband GSM, 2” QVGA screen, 2 MP camera, FM, Bluetooth (A2DP), 2.5mm A/V jack, TV-out, microSD slot (upto 4 GB), 32 MB internal memory, 860mAh li-ion battery, 82 grams Verdict