Nokia 1006 has a bright, large color display and comes with a number of features including speakerphone, voice memo and a phonebook that is capable of holding 500 entries. It is a basic phone for CDMA networks. The candy bar phone focuses on functionality. It has a big display screen that makes available 262K vibrant colors. It is the recent CDMA device that is made available for AWS carriers. It has been developed in the San Diego production center of the company.

The phone has an ergonomic design and makes available convenience while being on the go. The phone is targeted at those who are looking for simple features and do not want to possess a high end phone. It is a basic entry level mobile that every one will find easy to use. It has a curved design that fits the hands and face of the user comfortably. It is 4.1 inches tall, 1.7 inches wide and 2.6 ounces thick. It comes across as a lightweight and compact model. There are also customizable screensavers and wallpapers, an alarm clock, a calculator, messaging, a stopwatch, and Bluetooth. It is expected to be introduced into the markets in 2009. The phone is available in silver and blue colors.