Nokia X7 in 2022 | Nostalgia & Features Rediscovered!

In this video, I rediscover the Nokia X7 / X7-00, all of its hardware and software quirks, and what made it so special for its time. The Nokia X7 was released alongside the Nokia E6 and it came running on Symbian Anna. It had a very futuristic and stylish design and was the final Xpress Music device from Nokia.
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Quirks and Features
02:26 - Symbian Anna
03:38 - Issues and Weaknesses
04:25 - Final Thoughts!
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[@Retrophonesstuff]

My mind was blown when I found out about the X7. It looks so futuristic. The SIM and micro SD card slots are pretty awesome. I could not find new body shell parts, but I did have a new touch screen for mine and now I'm happy to finally have one in my collection. To change the battery( I don't remmember what model it is, but it's a normal Nokia battery with 3 connectors) you have to disassemble the phone, but it's not that hard.

[@AbdullaZaki]

It's a very cool phone :) So many unique aspects.

[@JOHNWICK-5903.5]

X7-00 is one of the most funky design from Nokia. I love it’s design after N9.

[@simmcho]

My favorite Nokia ever made. Wanted this back in 2011, but was to expensive here. Then I searched for one for years, never came on the local Markets. Now I have a bunch. Still the X7 feels like some ultimate phone out of this world.

[@T00nime]

Lumia 800, N8, N9 and X7 was the most beautifully designed phone by Nokia. And all of them was my dream phone back then.

[@larrylee238]

Not sure if there's anyone like me who is currently not using a Nokia phone, but always have a place for Nokia in my heart. Thanks for bringing all the sweet memories back

[@NaveenKumar-dy5zf]

Why now a days nokia not bring their innovative phones like this 😒...best brand ever 🔥

[@rikeshshrestha7mail]

Cause nokia is dead and hmd is not nokia but a cheap trash company

[@Brainlizard]

@@rikeshshrestha7mail yes i agree. It feels like hmd just makes phone just for the sake of making it and selling it. Gone are the creativity and the innovativity of the Nokias of old

[@faisal-nl2vf]

HMD wants to cash on Nokia's glory by selling crap products. Thankfully not many people are buying it

[@aaronoralan5314]

One of my most favorite mobile design. I had bought one second hand unit in 2019, but spoiled just merely a few months. I tried to find someone to reformat the software but sadly Symbian was died long before this. Watching this video via 8.1 AKA X7

[@RudolfSikorsky]

Symbian is not dead

[@Stinger430]

Even with its issues, I loved that phone!!! I'm a sucker for good design...lol.

[@AlexisTichko]

I was lucky to have the E7. I just loved the design and loved Simbian Ana and the improvements it brought. I was perfectly fine at the time with what Ovi offered in terms of apps and so. Of course, at that time I hadn't yet had any experience with Android and it's store and apps experience so I cannot say if it was worse or something else. At that time I wasn't so focussed on apps but rather in love with touch screen devices. At the same time I had the LG Cookie, the Samsung Star, these kind of devices so compared to the latter ones, the Nokia was far more "smarter". Looking back, the cookie was so hyped but actually plain rubbish in tems of user frendlyness. It was dreadfully slow, laggy and the screen was so unresponsive that typing a simple sms while on the move was resulting in a new language at the receipient side :-). For all these simple, dumbphone kind of activities, the Nokia was superior at all levels. It's soo bad that Nokia abandoned Symbian or the Linux based attempts the did with the N9. It's soo bad that they refused to think ahead and further developed their systems as soon as the rumours of Android and Apple emmerged.

[@AbdullaZaki]

Lg Cookie, Samsung Star, man that brings many memories :) I had used the Samsung Galaxy S before buying the Nokia N8, which is why my experience with Symbian wasn't very good on touchscreens. They were behind Android and iOS, but were fine in isolation. I could see that continuing with Symbian without a major change was not sustainable, but the Nokia N9 fixed everything. It was fantastic to use, and its truly a shame it was abandoned.

[@Hitokiri99]

I bought 1 last year off ebay from jordan.. Such a beautiful design even in 2022 and it is working perfect even the os is long gone..

[@curious_Bot]

This was such an awesome phone; I used it for a long time and the display, camera and speakers were really nice. Some of my fondest memories were captured from this phone.

[@the_winged_helm]

Yes, the X7. I think it was marketed as a gamer's choice at that time. But that was just silly marketing as it didn't have upgraded internals over the N8 and E7. The design was also hyped, but it wasn't to my taste. So leaving this aside, it didn't really have any selling point over the N8 (far better camera) or the E7 (that sexy sliding keypad). I kinda liked the sleeker and rounded design of the C7 rather. But I really wish I could get an E7 now!

[@AbdullaZaki]

The design for this is definitely a bit too in your face compared to the softer C7 :) But yeah, it wasn't different enough compared to the other lineup for it to sell well, and it was quite expensive too.

[@aishite_imasu097]

This was my sought-after phone that time. I really like that quad speaker set up

[@hgcccggik]

I user it for a long time , really loved it's map and music feathers.

[@Rene_vlog]

This is cool if full screen oled. Excited to see nokia on track again

[@Debamalya]

Love this video... Continue reviewing such phones

[@navaneeth.p.uunnikrishnan2231]

Hey...i bought Nokia 5.4 6gb/64gb phone last week..it is nice

[@vivekanandan5093]

Ovi, Symbian, names that were very modern, rich to hear..... It looked and felt premium to just see Ovi Store, Ovi Music, Ovi Maps on Nokia phones!!!

[@Chhatrapati72]

I want nokia to be making comeback with everything new

[@REOsama]

This was my first ever phone, still my favorite phone of all time.

[@in-tuition-fj9840]

Revisiting your video again, while using the Nokia X7 in 2023 for calls and texts, my previous phone something unexpected happened to it and it is stuck on the only option is to factory reset. I am grieving the fact that I do not know how to clear the partition to be able to use the phone again, also grieving a relative that is very closed to us who is dying. I think the reason why I am using the Nokia X7 is because of no distractions and because I do not want to go through losing all my photos and important documents in one go. It only connects to a few websites, but that is okay. I mainly use it to listen to self-help audios and old anime series I downloaded to the SD card I've not seen. Anyhow the pristine video review you made here as you always make them is superb in quality. Take care Abdulla! 🙏🏽

[@isabelle5yearsago743]

That's my first phone used in 2012 insane camera, beautiful ❤

[@RudolfSikorsky]

Thanks for the daily dose of nostalgy.

[@georgesingh8284]

I have used this phone and this phone was beast at in its era.

[@user-pf4zb6bv9e]

I remember how in love I was with the x3-02 I was using

[@freezinfire]

It was really cool phone, I still would enjoy a phone as X7 even today.

[@sidokchari]

❤️ still in my lockbox

[@Blazko612]

NICE REMEMBERING OF LEGENDARY NOKIAS PHONES ! I STILL USE E7, X7 (BRAND NEW), 808, 701, C7, N97, N70 ! GREAT PHONES IN THAT TIMES ! NICE VIDEO !

[@angelmesa9530]

X7 , E7 , N9 and 5230 I loved❤️

[@celsocosta9970]

after my Nokia x03-02 I almost bought this one but I went to the Lumia line in 2012 with the Lumia 610 that lasted until the Lumia 820 came out 👌

[@digbickboss_bdb]

A morden interpretation of this phone would definitely sell like hot cakes, was so mesmerized by the design when I was a kid

[@tonystark1034]

Glad i came across your channel 🔥 subbed ✅

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thank you :D

[@annaroshchupkina6366]

This phone does look super futuristic :)

[@jameelomar8513]

I still want this phone!

[@mikhafares2509]

For sure ! much more interesting then phones today

[@199gSauerkraut]

Perfect size for a compact smartphone. It should be possible for a successor with actual specs.

[@sudiptakumar4847]

My dream phone from those days...

[@ANINDYA-001]

This phone deserves a photo with cybertruck side by side

[@mikkoajt]

Great video! Could you do more videos on Symbian devices?

[@AbdullaZaki]

Hi Mikko, there are many symbian devices already covered on the channel. N8, E7, N82, N95, N96, and more to come :)

[@mikkoajt]

@@AbdullaZaki Thanks, I'll check those out!

[@BISHOOO1]

"Even tho it's 11.9 mm thick, you really don't feel it at all here" That's what she said

[@AbdullaZaki]

;)

[@altabdo1541]

I really want this phone, even for now.

[@KaiKeoSengSing]

Bestest phone design ever !

[@ashishahlawat2604]

Where do you buy these phones from. Will be thank full if you can add the link too. Great video btw.

[@jojogonjalves4137]

I wish if there was a remake of these devices

[@rahulkmuraleedharan]

Amazing look 🥰🤩

[@goodquestion1]

I loved the old Nokias, just wish I could get apps for it

[@saumyajana2925]

That was my dream phone.

[@wasiwahyudin]

I bought it in 2013 super unique phone looks like transformer. One of my fav features of symbian belle is you can change or edit Theme display and theme effect as you want.

[@SR-be5hr]

Instead of the rows of substandard mobiles Nokia is pushing on the consumers, I think they should continue the Lumia series with android

[@shaunigothictv1003]

Agreed

[@naheedrayhan]

When i was student, X7 was my real crash. But i can't buy it as it was too expensive for me. I used to go to Nokia showroom to see this allien in Sylhet, Bangladesh. I can remember, i advised one of my senior to buy this X7. Still like it. If i get chance i will buy it sure. Thanks for your nice review 😊.

[@farhadhossendhali4823]

I still miss Nokia very much.

[@backyardaviator2920]

@4:01 lemme guess,you from the Ph ehh? Since that landscape seems a wee bit familiar lmao Anyways Nice review of one of the Rarest Vintage Phones out there rn,this prolly one of my Dream Phones back then alongside the N8 & 5800 Xpressmusic till the Galaxy S2 & S3 took its spot

[@nic7227]

Almost bought one back in 2012 but got my first android phone instead. The lack of auto focus was a deal breaker for me

[@amalendughosh2703]

Nokia X7 is excellent in look. Let's wait for the mobile

[@barneyDcaller]

I hope HMD remake this classic phone.

[@letsgogreen4484]

I have nokia 500 but it have some software issues and there is little spot on lcd but the sound produced by the phone via headphone jack is aswm and the loud speaker is also produce better sound than any midrange 2021 smartphone

[@patrese993]

Still have my E7. It was absolutely fantastic for its time. At the time, I only wished it had a more powerful processor and more RAM.

[@patrese993]

Oh, and an SD card slot, like the N97.

[@makbantengcrott2327]

It has been a history

[@mahirbalushi3953]

Thanks

[@bravybicky7593]

This was my dream mobile

[@raymondcpl]

The X& looks real sleek, but never owned one. I was using the C7-00 at that time. C7-00 was a decent phone, I rember using it when visiting New Zealand in Nov-2011 and the offline maps were awesome. Those SIM packages with data for tourist cost a bomb back then!! And it was one of the few phones with USB-OTG around. I was taking photos with my Nikon DSLR, and I could put the SD card into a card reader and connect it to the C7-00 with a OTG-cable. The C7-00 would ran hot this was, but I could post pictures shot on my Nikon to FB this way!!!

[@AbdullaZaki]

USB OTG was a very cool feature back then! The phone was very good for the pre data cheap era, with offline navigation for example which also worked really well.

[@raymondcpl]

@@AbdullaZaki My wife was using a Samsung Galaxy S1 then... There were things on her phone I envy (screen, battery, apps, camera) but the C7 held its own... Still I could see the end of the road Nokia/Symbian even if the C7 had updates for Anna, Belle... .. but then Nokia 920 would arrived and that's another story & roller-coaster ride 😬

[@phuongfibo]

legend never die

[@alexikenna9955]

Lovely 😊😘😊

[@j.b.b.96]

The first camera sample you shown is the Taal Volcano here in the Philippines, right?

[@AbdullaZaki]

I believe so. The phone was burrowed from a relative and I used one of his camera samples :)

[@RoosterStone]

I have one. It's the only cell phone I use (yes, it's old, I know), but if you know of a way to update this phone so I don't constantly get "Emergency Calls Only" or other like errors when trying to make a call when the phone has been on been on for a while, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

[@Stinger430]

Even with its issues I loved that phone. I'm a sucker for god design...lol.

[@bentalhamehdi9839]

Hello, I own a phone like this, it's really a masterpiece, like it's from space, it's wonderful.. Thank you

[@sabirh5046]

once upon a time it was my dream

[@junethomas4853]

Is that the Taal Volcano at 04:02? Just where are you?

[@derrek-lee]

I was always hoping for an updated Windows Phone version of this phone

[@Lalitaditya100]

This design still wins in 2022

[@km99999]

When this type new one comes out .!!

[@danielzamora8880]

I always remember that phone, by the Michael Bay's movie Transformers the dark of the moon

[@wordart_guian]

You should do the 5230 next. It's not an amazing flagship but it's still one of the most popular smartphones ever, and the fact that it was hugely popular and that nokia didn't manage to reproduce its success is the big story ignored by virtually every "analysis" of nokia's fall.

[@hellslayer9638]

Oh my god , this phone was the biggest thing in India , every single super star and soap opera star was using it on screen

[@davie_grrr]

I never understood why Nokia at some point decided that autofocus was no longer necessary on the cameras of its non-camera-centric smartphones

[@AbdullaZaki]

One of many stupid decisions that led to their downfall.

[@asifmulla1381]

You are real Nokia fan bahi

[@KT43124]

X7 is perfect for today with Android 12. Cool compact phone.

[@jeffyu8854]

I think if this system update to today it will be awesome

[@rakamartan7476]

I like nokia 😭 legend 😭 love from indonesia

[@chiragm5375]

Symbian was the legend, should be include in hole of fame

[@dityaharryalitprakoso8447]

This phone is appear in Transformers Dark of The Moon. I still have it..

[@parsipax6337]

Great video! it was actually 640x360, a bit low for 4". Also I'm sad to say that I believe that Nokia deserved to fail, a premium handset that lacks autofocus, to get more sales on the N8, it's just stupid strategy.

[@jkronquillovlogs]

4:02 is this what I think of. The Taal Volcano here in the Philippines??

[@alfaromeo1819]

I wish to have This Startrek device starship but unlucky for me chance.I use Sams A3 somehow rugged Iphone4....

[@hudori_0636]

I used Nokia 6.1 plus and NOKIA 5.4 I like it device I'm from INDONESIA

[@glpzdmd9259]

Is that a volcano in the Philippines called Taal? Looked similar

[@kforkrish]

Still Remember Tech Reviewers Describing Its Design As A Supercar Like Looking When It Was Launched 😉

[@kimmelgar]

hello! where can i download the original firmware? please help me. thanks

[@satriobimo3307]

Pernah punya nih,keren abis built quality nya... Hp di film Transformer 3 klo ga salah...

[@g.e.l.c.andaman113]

Very very good vedio

[@KatzenwagenTV]

4:03 hi sir! just wanna ask if you took this picture? you’re here in the Philippines right now?! 😱😱😱

[@AbdullaZaki]

This phone was burrowed from a relative for this video. So I used one of his camera samples from his trips to the Philippines :)

[@KatzenwagenTV]

@@AbdullaZaki oh, so that's why! :D coz when I saw the mountains and lake photo, I rewinded and paused and I was like "Wait, that's Taal Volcano" 😹

[@marioeagle93]

Nostalgia.

[@alberty7865]

Hey HMD Global, your next design inspiration is featured in this video!

[@haziqsembilanlima]

I vaguely remember that I kinda want this back then. This was the time android looks laughable that buffed phone like this, Sony Ericsson and Blackberry were the big deal. If I recall this still has Ovi Store?

[@AbdullaZaki]

Yup, good old Ovi store was present

[@ArtisticPriyaSharma]

This was my second symbian phone after Nokia 6600

[@diyanaomar9090]

Abdullah, what is your advice for me! Buying Nokia X20? Or wait for a better Nokia smart phone will be released soon!???

[@AbdullaZaki]

Hi Diyana. I don't know if they will announce something better, but no harm in waiting till the end of February to see

[@cemkarahan4665]

What was the background music?

[@theperfumeclub1]

It had no front camera at that time which was a huge bummer.

[@glpzdmd9259]

I like Nokia icons and purity font