Nokia's model numbers explained

[Steve Bildermann]

Vodaphone supply Nokia phones....

1XXX and 2XXX - Basic Category phones (mainly voice-centric, entry-level phones mostly for prepaid and emerging markets)

3XXX - Expression Category phones - generally relatively low-cost phones, but with youth-oriented features like changeable covers, downloadable ring tones, etc.

5XXX - Active Category phones - rugged phones designed for a more active user

6XXX - Classic Category phones - full featured, conservatively styled phones - mainly for mid-line business-type users

7XXX - Fashion Category phones - higher price, small phones with unique, flashy designs

8XXX - Premium Category phones - highest price, more conservative style, but high-end materials and finishes

9XXX - Communicator Category phones - converged, keyboard enabled devices

[tatsujin]

Just to add to the theme, Siemens phones have a system based on the Mercedes car naming system -

CXX - budget range

MXX - middle range

SXX - high range

SLXX - luxurious

Damn copycats!