Nokia 6790 Surge
The Nokia 6790 Surge is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2009).
2009 · Entry-level · Symbianⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.4" · 97.5 x 57.9 x 15.5 mm, 78.5 cc (3.84 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
Storage128MB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 123.9g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 167 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotographyMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2009, July. Released 2009, July
💻 Display
Sharpness
167 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 16M colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
123.9g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
97.5 x 57.9 x 15.5 mm, 78.5 cc (3.84 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 6790 Surge does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Nokia 6790 Surge supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Nokia 6790 Surge SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
No, the Nokia 6790 Surge does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 6790 Surge uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia 6790 Surge supports No.
The Nokia 6790 Surge has 2.0, A2DP.
