Nokia today announced the new Nokia 6070 phone, a mid-ranged device with basic camera phone capabilities and stereo FM radio at an affordable price point. The easy-to-use and reliable handset offers excellent usability with its large color display and clear keypad layout, combined with the intuitive and well-known Nokia Series 40 user interface.

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The Nokia 6070 presents a solid range of functions for easy messaging, including SMS, MMS, Nokia Xpress audio messaging, email and instant messaging. Voice communication features include push to talk, voice recorder and an integrated handsfree speaker, complemented by an infrared interface. XHTML browser enables easy browsing for news and uploading images and videos for sharing using fast EDGE data communication. For additional entertainment, the phone comes with a stereo FM radio and supports true tones, MP3 and polyphonic MIDI ringing tones.

The triband Nokia 6070 (E)GSM 850/1800/1900 or (E)GSM 900/1800/1900) is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2006 at an estimated retail price of 135 EUR, excluding taxes and subsidies.

The classically styled Nokia 6070 represents Nokia's most accessible camera phone and is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2006.

"Both the Nokia 6131 and Nokia 6070 underline Nokia's continuous commitment to offer consumers a variety of innovative products to choose from, based on their individual needs and lifestyle," says Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "While providing diversity in functionality and design, the Nokia 6131 and Nokia 6070 share the key elements which have made classic Nokia phones so popular - superior usability and a broad feature set in a contemporary design."