The new Nokia 1600 model mobile phone coming from the lineage of the Finnish mobile tycoon Nokia is an entry-level phone. The chrome detailing and compact size makes this handset a light weighted mobile phone that is comfortable to hold in had and slips into the pocket. The easy to use keypad is split into two sections making it comfortable for the user to scroll the 4-way key. The attraction of the mobile phone handset is the user interface that is graphical. It is simple to use and makes good use of small color display. The Nokia 1600 model mobile phone is a best choice for the users who are looking for a handset which basically is a phone than other luxuries. In simple words, this model handset from can be called as a similar spec to the Nokia 1110; but has a color screen that 1110 lacked. Another important difference between the two mobile phones is that, the Nokia 1600 model mobile handset lacks the changeable covers of the 1110 model from Nokia.

The Nokia 1600 mobile phone handset guarantees an excellent battery life, but the storage capacity for numbers and SMS messages is limited. This model handset also has the facility to play MP3 ringtones. The mobile is capable of displaying 65,536 colors with 96 x 68 pixels. This handset is capable of playing 20-voice polyphonic ringtones with MP3 grade sound. The mobile phone comes with an integrated handsfree speaker making it comfortable for the user to make a call without holding the handset in the hand. The mobile phone also has the facilities like SMS messaging, instant messaging and picture messaging making thing more beneficial or the user. It also carries additional attractive features like speaking alarm and an in built memory to store 60 text messages. The Nokia 1600 mobile phone has a talk time of 4 to 5 hours and a battery standby time of 285 to 450 hours.