The C7 is expected to sport a 3.3 or 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, will run Symbian^3 and will boast of an impressive 8MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash. This one is expected to be positioned below the N8. The C7 supports microUSB as well as a 2mm charging port.
However, we wonder if Nokia would allow us to charge our C7s over USB. The phone also comes with a rather underpowered battery which, according to the images, is rated at just 1200mAH. Now, we wonder what stopped Nokia from designing a 1500mAH one that would have squeezed itself in the shell of the C7.
Those who are accustomed to Symbian and know this OS will find the model attractive. It offers few interesting games, austere and outdated interface. Taken together it means that Nokia C7 will not attract new customers, but Nokia fans will choose it quite consciously. After all it is the best value for money on Symbian S^3.
The C7 keeps things ticking over for Nokia, offering a more affordable alternative to the flagship N8. But smart phones running Google's Android OS are getting cheaper, better-looking and smarter every day, so Nokia's efforts to squeeze out Symbian 3 may be a case of too little, too late.
The only thing to worry at the moment is the processor. We hope none of those ARM 9 and the Hummingbirds are there as it will be immediately ruled out of the competition.
Reports say that Nokia C7 may be released at Nokia World 2010, which is slated mid next month.