It is unlikely that any of the professionals and ordinary buyers could have thought back in 2007 that the novelty - Nokia 6300 - could become a legend and enjoy incredible popularity. I must say that to this day the device is in some demand.
A little later, after a certain period of time, the company decides to release a remake and releases the Nokia 6700 and Nokia 6303 to the public. And if the first modification is more expensive and updated, then the second, one might say, is not much different from the original version.
Positioning
The Nokia 6303 appeared largely due to the fact that its predecessor, the Nokia 6300, was a huge success. That is why the creators had the idea to release a new product that could become just as popular and sold.
Company Nokia, releasing this model, officially presents it on the market, offering the device within the same cost as its predecessor. However, over time, a new modification completely replaced the previous version. This was something new in the tech world, so it's worth knowing what the reason for such a breakthrough is.
Quick Features: Design, Size, Operation
Compared to its predecessor, "Nokia 6303" has a not so strict design, calm and measured tones dominate. In phones with different color schemes, the color scheme changes on the back cover, on the edging near the display and on the buttons themselves.
The body of the Nokia 6303 can be steel or black (these are the variants that enter the electronics market). Over time, the list of colors has greatly expanded, because after the release of the phone was at the peak of popularity. The back panel is made of metal, and even so, the device feels good in the hand, without slipping or jumping out. The interface of this device is somewhat reminiscent of Nokia 3600. This is logical, because the design should not be too strict or, on the contrary, cheerful. It's more of a classic with modern touches.
Phone dimensions: height - 10.88, width - 4.62 and thickness - 1.17 cm. The weight is small, only 96 g. In fact, given that some parts of the panel are made of metal, then for such an option, such characteristics are almost ideal.
Themes for Nokia 6303 are installed by the creator, but if you wish, you can download additional ones from the Internet. However, you need to be careful, because with a large number of topics, the phone starts to behave inappropriately: it turns off on its own and constantly shows malfunctions. Therefore, it is better not to waste your nerves with the download of new options, because more money will have to be spent on repairing the device. This is most likely related tophone software, because Nokia 6303 firmware is the most common one.
Not only the back is made of resistant material. There is a border on the front. Externally, the phone seems a little thicker than it actually is. Although this can easily be explained by the black color of the case.
On the right is the volume rocker. At the bottom you can find a charging jack (2 mm) and next to it, in the same place, for headphones (3.5 mm). The developers initially planned to install a light indicator in that place, but at the last moment it was decided to abandon it. There is also a slot for a memory card (under the case cover). The power button is traditionally located at the top.
In fact, the design of the device is calm, cold-blooded, causing neutral emotions. Glitter, too bright accents that catch the eye, are missing.
Phone accessories:
- the machine itself;
- charger;
- USB cable;
- headset;
- 1 GB memory card;
- instruction manual.
It is noticeable that the kit does not include as much as we would like, but there is nothing more to add here. Some will find the lack of a case a disadvantage, while others will see nothing good in such a must-have accessory.
The headset is rather weak, but this is quite explained by the fact that the model is not musical, which means you should not expect something unprecedented.
Adapter is not provided for a memory card, and it is not particularly needed. Unless, of course, there is no need to reconnect it to a laptop. There is no cloth to wipe the phone. Missingand charger adapter. Perhaps this is the right move on the part of the company, because expensive accessories affect the formation of prices.
Screen
The resolution of the display in Nokia 6303, on which games are displayed normally, is 240x320 pixels. The screen diagonal is 2.2 inches, which is quite normal for a push-button phone of this type.
The display supports 16 million colors, among them there is a range of juicy and bright shades. The screen can accommodate 9 text lines, 3 service lines. Depending on the font, the first option can increase up to 16.
When exposed to sunlight, the display loses brightness, but everything is perfectly visible.
Keyboard
The Nokia 6303 phone has a comfortable keypad, the keys on which are separated, which makes it easy to work with them. It is clear that there is not a particularly large space between them, but there is no discomfort.
Buttons are illuminated when the device is in active mode. In a black phone, the backlight is blue, in a light phone it is white. In principle, these colors are quite well combined with the design of the device, the keys are clearly visible from any viewing angle.
The keys are rounded for a softer touch. Their thickness, compared with its predecessor, has decreased by several millimeters.
Battery
210 minutes video playback, 140 minutes video recording, 23 hours music playback, 7 hours talk time. ExactlyNokia 6303 works that long. The battery, the more detailed technical properties of which will be described below, is quite powerful, judging by the manufacturer's specifications.
The phone is charged for no more than 2 hours, at least until a new one.
After testing the operation of the phone, we can distinguish the following battery performance characteristics:
- when watching the video - 192 min.;
- when browsing the Internet - 192 min.;
- when listening to melodies through headphones - 1900 min.;
- when listening to the radio - 1900 min.
That is, we can immediately note that the manufacturer did not lie about the long operation of the phone without recharging.
Memory
The Nokia 6303 Classic, which is easy to update firmware, has 64 MB of internal memory.
The device supports memory cards (max. 4 GB). In order to install a microSD, you need to remove the back cover, and on the right side face, install it in the appropriate slot. Included with the phone, the seller provides a 1 GB card.
Radio and music
The Nokia 6303 Classic phone has a built-in radio that easily receives all available radio waves. The sound is transmitted quite well, the design is good, easy to use. After the first turn on, the phone itself will offer to find stations, the list of which can be edited at will. The list includes no more than 20 radio stations.
There are no complaints about the player of the device: soundtransmitted perfectly, the player interface is intuitive. There is also a simple equalizer.
Communications
Bluetooth on Nokia 6303 Classic is set to version 2.0. Data is transferred at approximately 100 Kb/s.
Music is transferred to the bluetooth headset without failures, compositions are controlled without brakes and any other problems.
When you connect the USB cable, you can select one of 3 synchronization modes with your computer:
- Data Storage. Allows you to access the phone memory and memory card; in this case, no drivers are needed, since the operating system itself recognizes the device.
- PC Suite. Here you will already need to install the application of the same name on your computer in order to gain access to more personal data: contacts, messages, etc.
- Printing. This mode allows you to print all your desired photos at once.
Data is sent at 1 Mbps. When connected to a computer via a USB cable, the battery does not charge.
Camera
The camera of the Nokia 6303 phone is 3 megapixels. It has autofocus. The viewfinder supports basic, normal and high image compression. Among the functions there are such as ZUM, saving photos on a memory card or in the phone's memory, turning off sound effects, changing brightness, white balance, contrast, etc. Some banal effects are installed that you can use at your discretion. It is possible to create several pictures at once (up to 3). The auto timer range is 10 seconds. As a rule, hisused to film himself.
The camera is designed in such a way that the most successful position of the phone when shooting will be horizontal.
Video is recorded in 3GP quality. The duration is chosen by the user. The video can be minimum or maximum (until the media memory is full). For clips, the same effects are available as for images are available. When viewing the video, it has normal quality, there is little noise, pixelation does not occur. On a computer, the video, of course, does not differ in quality, but you can watch it. Considering that most people only need a phone to call someone, the camera function is implemented quite well here and is unlikely to live up to anyone's expectations.
Applications
Nokia 6303 Classic has standard games installed. In each country, a couple more applications are added to them that are not available abroad. In Russia, the following are presented to the public: "Converter", "Dimensions", "Opera Mini", Yahoo search engine, etc. It is possible to add other Java applications, both from the Internet and via a USB cable from a PC. There is no limit on their number.
There is an application "Maps 1.2", which, in fact, is a simple navigator. The maps themselves can be downloaded from the Internet by yourself, some have already been downloaded by the manufacturer. However, as practice shows, the application can do little to help, and there is simply no point in using it on the Nokia 6303.
"Maps 1.2" works with Bluetooth GPS, capable ofInternet determine the location of a person. Along with this, the application paves the way, taking into account traffic jams by car or public transport. The same program uses new browser technologies.
The phone platform has been updated, as close as possible to that used on Nokia smartphones. Background modes are not supported here, although music through the player still works as a task that does not require the mandatory presence in the player itself.
Changing themes is a feature of Nokia 6303. Each one is different in its colors, pattern, and all of them are completely different from each other. The themes are based on Flash, so they support animated pictures that can be put on the desktop, widgets, battery and signal indicators.
Standby mode can be customized as you wish. The main window can contain additional information in the form of application shortcuts, notes, reminders, radio and player.
There is a "Speech Analysis" function, it will help to make your speech and the interlocutor clearer. The same function will remove unnecessary noise and interference. Voice dialing is not uncommon in phones, and the Nokia 6303 is no exception. The device perfectly "understands" the words after going through the procedure for parsing the voice and pronunciation.
Autonomous phone operation
When the Nokia 6303 phone was announced, the manufacturer said that it would be the most powerful in terms of battery life among similar phones of the same series. Battery - lithium-ion; its capacity is 1050 mAh. In the instruction bookthe phone says that the device is able to work 7 hours in call mode and 450 hours in sleep mode.
If you listen to the radio every day, often talk to someone, then it works quietly for 3-4 days without recharging.
Competitors
Only one device appeared on the market, which is, in fact, an analogue of the Nokia 6303. We are talking about the Soni Ericsson C510, which has the same technical characteristics. It is released a little earlier than announced by Nokia, which allows you to get an advantage in sales. Sony executives decide to start selling their device six months earlier just because their competitor with the same features is several times cheaper. It was this criterion that could become decisive in direct rivalry.
Results
Summing up, we can say that the Nokia 6303 is very interesting among other devices at the same price. For music lovers, the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack will be a tangible plus. The price of the device in Russia in 2007 was about 7 thousand rubles. Now it can be bought twice cheaper. The phone has no competitors, except for the Sony Erricsson C510. The filling of the latter is not much different from Nokia, but at a cost it comes out a little more expensive.
The call quality is good, there are no problems during the conversation. The call is quiet, the sound is quieter compared to other models of the same company. You can hardly hear it in noisy places. Vibrating alert is a plus, it is quite powerful.
Still, Nokia 6303, the price of which has becomedecisive in its sales, did not become as popular as the Nokia 6300. But this does not mean that the device is bad, on the contrary.
The strength of this device can hardly be called design, but, as they say, the taste and color. Even if the appearance is repulsive, you should not immediately throw it into the background when choosing a phone. It sits quite comfortably in the hand; having a light weight and a comfortable shape of the case, it fits well into a pocket without falling out of it.
All applications and games run smoothly, in this regard, the phone has earned a solid five. That is why he had every chance to force his predecessor out of the market and become the best in his price category.
