Software includes an XHTML compatible web browser, an email client and a media player (mp3, mp4 (audio only) & 3GP supported).

Andrew Lim of CNET gave the phone a 3.5 out of 5, praising the large keypad keys, bright screen and expandable MicroSD card slot but bemoaning its lack of bundled MicroSD card, small on-screen font size and the potential problems with its spring-loaded hinge, stating in the bottom line "The Nokia 6131 is easy to use due to its large keys and bright screen.

With an expandable microSD slot, storage isn't a problem and communicating with other devices is also made easy by the Bluetooth, EDGE, infrared and GPRS connectivity.

[5] PhoneArena gave the phone a 6.1 out of 10, complimenting its big display size, solid build and good ringing volume but panning its big size and low camera quality stating "The 6131 is a typical mid-level phone and the only thing that stands out in its specifications are the displays' supported colors.

The speaker made a nice impression as it's loud and clear, but the sound during a call is not that good, and the vibrating alert is too weak.

We're glad that there is a music player but it lacks advanced functionality and is quite uncomfortable, unlike the Radio which has an easy to use interface.