T-Mobile Nokia 710 details leaked – looks cooler for some reason (Updated with pricing)

December 14, 2011 | By Surur

Nokia has jumped the gun a bit by releasing details of the T-Mobile Nokia 710 before their actual event in USA today, but then it is likely quite late in the day in Espoo.

The handset is basically stock and only comes with a black battery cover and will be pre-loaded with Nokia Drive, The Weather Channel, ESPN, Netflix, App Highlights, T-Mobile TV, My Account, Slacker Radio, and TeleNav GPS. It will of course support HSDPA on the AWS bands and also AT&T’s 850 mHZ band.

The handset will have HSDPA + and will be labelled 4G, and will cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

The data sheet can be seen at Nokia here.

Update: Here is the press release via BGR.com.

T-Mobile Brings Nokia Lumia 710 to the U.S.

Nokia and T-Mobile deliver a leading entry-level Windows Phone experience to the nearly 150 million Americans still to make the transition to smartphones.

BELLEVUE, Wash., and SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Dec. 14, 2011 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Nokia today announced the upcoming availability of the Nokia Lumia 710, the first Windows Phone from Nokia in the United States. Targeted at the nearly 150 million Americans who haven’t purchased their first smartphones, the 4G-capable Nokia Lumia 710 delivers high-performance hardware, Nokia’s best social and Internet experience, and access to popular smartphone applications and services from Windows Phone Marketplace.

Running on America’s Largest 4G Network^™, the Nokia Lumia 710 benefits from the unique people-first approach of Windows Phone, bringing together all interactions with family and friends in People Hub. The Nokia Lumia 710 also provides one-click access to popular services, such as Netflix, T-Mobile TV with mobile HD¹ and a leading mobile Web experience with Internet Explorer® Mobile, Bing™ Search with voice activation and Local Scout for locally relevant search results. The smartphone also brings access to signature Nokia experiences, such as Nokia Drive for voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation and ESPN for exclusive sports content.

“We’re excited to team with Nokia in bringing its first Windows Phone to the U.S. with the elegantly designed Nokia Lumia 710,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “Windows Phone offers a compelling mobile OS choice for people who want a smartphone built around them, their family and friends. We expect it to play a more prominent role in our lineup and marketing efforts in 2012.”

Today, people are increasingly upgrading to smartphones, and many are doing so for the first time. According to the NPD Group, U.S. smartphone sales reached 59 percent in the third quarter 2011, an increase of 13 percent since third quarter 2010. With an increasing demand for smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 710 offers a compelling experience aimed at addressing the needs of the nearly 150 million people in the U.S. who have yet to upgrade to their first smartphones.

“Our research shows nearly everybody in the U.S. wants a smartphone, but many believe they can’t afford it,” Brodman said. “That’s where T-Mobile shines. Our Unlimited Value and Monthly4G plans make it more affordable than ever to step up to mobile data on our 4G network.”

”The Nokia Lumia 710 is the perfect first-time smartphone: a well-designed product that delivers the most compelling Windows Phone experience in its price range and with access to great content and thousands of applications,” said Chris Weber, president, Nokia Americas. “This is the perfect first Nokia Lumia experience and the start of our re-entry into the U.S. smartphone market.”

Available in a black or white finish, the Nokia Lumia 710 features a 3.7-inch ClearBlack WVGA scratch-resistant display for outstanding outdoor viewing and a Qualcomm 1.4 GHz Snapdragon™ processor providing speedy access to entertainment and information on-the-go. It also features a 5-megapixel camera with Nokia’s leading camera technology, enabling people to take pictures in almost any light condition and share on social networks in seconds. With the most integrated work-life solution of any mobile platform via the Windows Phone Office Hub and an interactive mobile gaming experience via Xbox LIVE®, the Nokia Lumia 710 is the complete all-round first-time smartphone experience.

Availability

The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to be available at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and retailers nationwide, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com starting Jan. 11. The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/lumia.

Via theVerge.com

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Anonymous

this looks like an awesome phone, it really depends how you take the picture and which color you pick
http://www.facebook.com/david.tomilson David Tomilson

The Canadian carriers need to pick up these second generation WP devices… Bastards!
Adrian

Okay your move Verizon and Sprint

Anonymous

Verizon and AT&T are getting the 900 (or 800 US edition).

Sprint, meh, if you want a WP Nokia you really should be either with Verizon / AT&T or T-Mobile.

Sprint is the only carrier so far who doesn’t have a Nokia ready.

Anonymous

Surur, it’s always looked cool – you were probably just looking at it through your like/hate Nokia lens!

Hopefully, T-Mobile will get both the black and white, so that consumers will have multiple choices, especially given that they come with interchangeable back plates. I think out of the box they come with two covers, or at least I hope they do

rsgx

Nah, I’m with surur on this one. I didn’t think it looked that good at all, but these pics certainly help.

Anonymous

I think the images of 710 at Engadget were pretty cool too.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/nokia-lumia-710-now-shipping-global-rollout-slated-for-coming/

http://twitter.com/blakehaas blakehaas

How much off contract?
Anonymous

Damn, a all black model would be awesome. and like @twitter-18259084:disqus said, how much OOC.
Anonymous

I hate these US carriers that always insist on thier stupid logo front and center on these phones. I wonder how come Apple is still getting away with this.

Nokia should say NO to carrier branding.

Anonymous

agree, but to be honest if you’re handy, removing the logo and polishing it is something that isn’t that hard to do
Anonymous

“I wonder how come Apple is still getting away with this.”

Because the product is extremely popular with consumers and they tend to stick with the iPhone and their carrier (why do you think Sprint made a huge bet the company play for the iPhone?). Here we are 2 months after the release of the 4S and Apple is still quoting 1 to 2 weeks for delivery and the phone is still on most carriers top seller list. All this gives Apple a lot of leverage.

Anonymous

All black looks a little less toy-ish. Lackluster specs for supposed 2nd gen WP7 phone.

Tmobile has cornered the market on small screen, small storage, and small mp camera phones.

Anonymous

I agree with you. Wheneve I see those physical buttons they remind me of a toy rather than a decent phone.

Anonymous

I suggest people to go with HTC radar than this low end device if they want a WP at Tmobile. In terms of value and price Samsung focus flash is also a better option than this phone.

Anonymous

Exactly. Why would anybody buy this for $50.00 when other phones offer better features like FFC and cost less.

Anonymous

And there is a joke from techcrunch that this 710 is a real threat to android and iOS in 2012.

http://twitter.com/devGOD Patrick

Is it just me or is that and ugly phone, looks plastic
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_H7XZGHA4CN5PQYAMAHRAH7WZWM Don Farmer

I like the looks of this phone a lot. I’m going to order 3 for family. Looked at the Android Samsungs and HTC but they look like kids games and have a cheap look, even the expensive ones. I tried the new Windows and love it over Apple and kiddy Android.