Nokia 701, 700 and 600 get hands-on treatment with Symbian Belle, Nokia proposes NFC love in China (video)

Nokia could be over Symbian inside the U.s.a., however the Finnish company is unquestionably pursuing the Chinese market with ferocity. Engadget China recently sat down with the three new devices from Espoo — the 600, 700 and 701 — in addition to its new operating system, Symbian Belle , and has a couple of hands-on photos and videos to your perusal. We’ve plenty more after the break. Join us, will ya?

While all devices share a typical 640 x 360 resolution, the AMOLED display at the 700 was found to be the least desirable of the bunch, which exhibits a scarcity of sharpness in comparison to its LCD alternatives. Meanwhile, the IPS display at the 701, which features Nokia’s ClearBlack polarizing filter, was the pick of the litter. To atone for the extra layer, the telephone has an extremely bright backlight that’s rated at 1000 nits. As for the 600, this more cost-effective (and more colorful) alternative was found to have a rubbery texture that made the device feel heavier than the alternative two — although, it actually weighs 31 grams (1 ounce) lower than the 701.

For sure, Symbian Belle is on display too, and we’re given 6 another preview 6 of its pull-down menu, new keyboard and 6 customizable home screens — all running at the 700. As all three devices feature NFC, Nokia is highlighting the functionality with a brand new (and extremely moving) ad that coincides with the rollout of Jiepang’s roadside network of NFC-enabled signage across China. Give it a your attention if you will have a couple of minutes to spare, and ensure to follow the source for our hands-on videos.

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