Nokia E55 'compact QWERTY' smartphone unveiled

Nokia's just announced what it's calling the "world's thinnest smartphone," the E55. They're calling it a compact QWERTY keyboard, but let's be honest, it's SureType. According to the press release, it's got 28 days of standby time in its battery, as well as full Nokia Maps and assisted GPS with integration. Look for it this summer for 265 euros unsubsidized.

Update: New details from the fact sheet. The 28 days of standby applies to GSM -- it drops to 19 days on WCDMA -- and talk time for GSM / WCDMA is 8 and 6 hours, respectively. The phone sports a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 802.11 b/g, EGPRS, and Bluetooth 2.0.

Gallery: Nokia E55 'compact QWERTY' smartphone unveiled

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[ZeoSzeHo @ Feb 16th 2009 4:35AM]

It's sexy!

[iKurt Mark III @ Feb 16th 2009 11:22AM]

Not as sexy as the iPhone.

[Al @ Feb 16th 2009 4:38AM]

Thinner than E71. Nice low price too.

[thef1re @ Feb 16th 2009 6:39AM]

but the E71 has a full qwerty k/b.

[Ayman @ Feb 16th 2009 4:42AM]

If it is Better (performance, usability) than E51

[Ayman @ Feb 16th 2009 4:51AM]

Then I'll be one of the first to get it........provided that there are no spikes in price on release

[LordFarkward @ Feb 16th 2009 4:53AM]

", then I will Coat it (with honey, vegemite) and eat it."

[Ayman @ Feb 16th 2009 5:17AM]

you like vegemite........

[ZSX @ Feb 16th 2009 5:14AM]

Gorgeous! Unless HTC comes up with something truly amazing this will be my next phone. Cheap too.

[superhobo @ Feb 16th 2009 6:12AM]

If only it were a touchscreen too...

[Aaron @ Feb 16th 2009 6:46AM]

Please, just do us all a favor and move away from the touch screen gimmickry for just ONE SECOND.

[Kelmon @ Feb 16th 2009 7:02AM]

@Aaron

With all due respect (and by which I mean "not much"), touch screens for phones are hardly gimmicks. Further, they not only represent the future but have represented the current for a while now. The concept works and users love them. While previous interfaces are proven, they don't necessarily represent what is best.

Please, just do us all a favor and move away from the past for just ONE SECOND.

[WickedEast @ Feb 16th 2009 11:51AM]

@Kelmon: While touchscreen is a viable UI, it is not the best option for everyone. Introducing new phones with real keys is to meet the demand of that other sizeable crowd. No every damn new phone has to be touchscreen and not every phones with real keys are automatically obsolete and uncool.

Please, just do us all a favor and move away from the touchscreen bandwagon for just ONE SECOND.

[Aaron @ Feb 16th 2009 6:45AM]

This thing is SWEET

[Vince @ Feb 16th 2009 6:55AM]

I think that it should be compared to the E51, and so this is niiiiice
The E71 should just be an older bro with a different aim, as it has a full qwerty and is more pricey...

[Ernesti @ Feb 16th 2009 8:10AM]

http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/original/0651/598278d916014a5899ae248a2097710c.png

You forgot to mention it has HSDPA&HSUPA.

[Bad Beaver @ Feb 16th 2009 8:09AM]

Damn that's sexy. I sure hope it is a little wider than the E51 though, cause if it is not... the buttons could be just too small. Anyway, awesome choice of materials, glossy goes bye bye!

[superhobo @ Feb 16th 2009 8:36AM]

Real keypad + touchscreen = awesome

Admit it, Aaron, you can't handle it.

[superhobo @ Feb 16th 2009 8:38AM]

Also, the Engadget commenting system is constructed from balls of Goo.

[CJ @ Feb 16th 2009 10:43AM]

Oh man, that would be sweet if it were true.
Being an admin would be like playing 'World of Goo' all day long! Except that if you die in the game, you die for real.

[sam @ Feb 16th 2009 11:52AM]

28 days?

a) Is this phone designed specficially to outlast a zombie attack?

b) That's pretty impressive (even if you assume it's only half that in reality).