Nokia, despite the huge and still growing popularity of mobile devices on platforms Android, Windows, iOS and their analogues, continues to supply the world and Russian market with classic devices that do not belong to the category of smartphones. At the same time, according to many experts in the field of mobile electronics, in terms of their functions, many devices from Nokia are very close to the level of mobile gadgets. Among them is the Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone. It is permissible to use 2, as the name suggests, SIM cards at the same time. However, this is not the main thing - if only because you will not surprise a modern enthusiast of mobile electronics with such an option.
Despite the rather ordinary (but at the same time very stylish) design, this device is quite capable of competing with entry-level smartphones. And according to a number of the most important competitive parameters, such as, for example, camera resolution, and especially battery life, the device in question can completely surpass solutions made on moretechnologically advanced platforms. We also note that the price of the device set by the Nokia brand is quite democratic. Even taking into account changes in the ruble exchange rate, the Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone can look quite competitive in the Russian market. What are the chances of this, albeit not the newest, but quite accomplished phone in its segment, to find its user in Russia or expand its presence and recognition in the mobile electronics market of the Russian Federation?
To answer this question, let's study, first of all, general information about the device. Later we will move on to the characteristics and opinions of experts and users who have had experience with the device, as well as research on its features. Let's start with basic device information.
General information
The Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone was launched by a Finnish brand in 2013. The device operates on the Series 40 software platform, developed directly in the laboratories of the manufacturer. The target audience for using the device is people who are accustomed to devices designed primarily for calls and SMS messages. However, the phone has a fairly wide range of quite modern multimedia and communication capabilities, bringing it close to smartphones in terms of solving user tasks. The device from Nokia does not have a sensor and software that can work in multitasking mode - as is possible, in particular, in the Android OS and its analogues. However, the firmware installed on Nokia 301 Dual SIM ensures excellent operation of the device, which is carried out without failures andfreezes in the process of performing those tasks for which the phone is best adapted.
As for the software, the device has a sufficient number of useful applications preinstalled. Including those that give users the opportunity to access the Internet and use most types of modern online services - social networks, search engines, e-mail. The owners of the phone, as well as many experts, praise the device for high-quality communication, excellent quality of the voice speakers and, in general, for stable operation.
The device in question is medium in size. Its length is 114 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 12.5 mm. The weight is relatively small - 100 g. There are basic communication capabilities for a cell phone - support for GSM networks in the 850/900/1900 standards, as well as WCDMA. The phone supports the so-called hot swap of an additional SIM card, that is, if you need to install it or replace it with another one, you do not have to turn off the device at all.
The phone may appeal to music lovers. The fact is that it is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, which is suitable for most types of headphones. And the quality of playing songs, as noted by many users, in the device is at a decent level. In addition, the phone can be put up to 32 GB of additional flash memory. This volume is enough to download several dozen music albums. The device also supports several popular video formats. Relatively small, but high-quality screen will allowthe user to entertain themselves by watching videos.
Note that the Finnish brand offered the Russian market a quite inexpensive device in the face of Nokia 301 Dual SIM - the price of the device in the catalogs of Russian retailers, as a rule, does not exceed 4 thousand rubles. For those characteristics that the device has, this is a completely normal indicator, experts say. This figure is also quite competitive in relation to the prices of other models in the segment in which the Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone is sold. The characteristics of the device will be discussed below.
Features
As we noted above, the phone operates in the standard channel range for most devices of its type - GSM 900/1800/1900, there is support for 3G.
The software platform on which the device operates is Series 40. A fairly large number of games and applications have been created for it. Of course, much less when compared with Android and iOS catalogs, however, the software offered by the Nokia brand is quite capable of satisfying the basic needs of the user.
The type of housing that the phone is equipped with is a classic type. We note the breadth of the color range in the device configurations supplied to the Russian market. Users can buy the Nokia 301 Dual SIM "Black", "White", "Yellow" and some other colors. The body is made of plastic.
Basic phone control operations are carried out using a large key called navigation. She is, as manyusers and experts, perfectly combined with the functions of the device software interface.
The phone supports 2 standard SIM cards. Add or replace the second, as we noted above, the user can, without turning off the device.
LCD screen type, support for 262K colors.
The phone supports 32-voice musical polyphony, recognizes MP3 files, as well as AAC, WAV, and WMA formats. There is FM radio support. There is a voice recorder function. The phone is compatible with headphones with a 3.5 mm jack.
The device is equipped with a sufficiently powerful camera for its segment with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. There is a 3x digital zoom. You can create movies at 30 frames per second. Video resolution - 320 by 240 pixels. Files when recording videos - 3GP or MP4.
The phone's firmware supports Java applications. You can install additional.
Wired communications can be done using the USB interface. The phone supports Bluetooth in the 3rd version, as well as GPRS. It is possible to synchronize the interaction of the device and PC. Flash memory on your phone can be used as storage for any type of files.
RAM - 64 MB. Built-in flash memory - 256 MB, you can install additional modules in microSD format within 32 GB.
There is support for MMS messages.
Battery capacity - 1200 mAh.
Notebook resources - 2 thousand contacts.
Comes with Nokia 301 Dual SIM - manual, headset, battery,as well as a charger. Everything is pretty standard.
Appearance
The Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone, which we are currently reviewing, is made according to the "monoblock" scheme in the ergonomics that is typical for many other devices from the brand. The case of the device is small, well-assembled, lies comfortably in the hand, looks stylish. Material - high-quality plastic, all parts are merged together, only the back panel is removed. At the same time, it is fixed by means of 15 connecting latches: it is impossible that the cover will suddenly fly off or play will be noticeable when using the phone.
Slots for memory cards, as well as for the second SIM card, are brought out of the device, thanks to which the corresponding components can be easily inserted into the phone and replaced. The camera with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels is located at the back, next to it is a speaker. At the top of the case there is an audio jack and a slot for connecting a microUSB cable. The phone is equipped with a stylish keyboard with large enough buttons that have a great, bright backlight. The surface of the case, as noted by many users, resists external pollution well.
Case Colors
The phone comes in a variety of color combinations. You can buy the Nokia 301 Dual SIM "White", that is, with a white body. It will look great in combination with the style of clothing and other devices for a person of conservative views in terms of fashion. A good option for business people who prefer the rigor of style is the Nokia 301 Dual SIM "Black" with a black case.
There are also bolder color shades in which the brand offers to purchase the device. You can pay attention to the device model Nokia 301 Dual SIM "Yellow" (yellow), ideally compatible with any style of clothing. Thus, the Nokia brand has adapted the design of this device to a variety of categories of users.
Soft
As we noted above, listing the characteristics, the Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone has Series 40 firmware, which is quite recognizable by brand enthusiasts by the type of software elements that make it up. The Home screen provides shortcuts to useful device features. They can be programmed according to personal convenience. The main menu of the phone can be displayed in different ways, and for some additional elements of the device software interface, the font can be customized.
Among the most notable elements of the software is an application with a link to the corporate catalog of programs and games from the brand. A kind of analogue of Google Play and AppStore - although the scale, of course, is not comparable. At the same time, the choice of content in the Nokia branded catalog, according to many users, is wide enough to, for example, compare the phone in question with the capabilities provided by full-fledged Nokia smartphones. True, you can download programs and games only via a 3G channel, since the device does not support Wi-Fi. However, you can connect to other devices via Bluetooth, USB cable and download additional software.via alternative wireless communications.
Note that in order to speed up the mobile Internet and optimize online traffic, the Nokia Express branded browser is installed in the phone. It, using its own proxy server, compresses the transmitted data. This is essential, according to some users, saves bandwidth, and also allows pages with a lot of content to load more smoothly.
Camera
According to users who left reviews on the thematic online portals after studying the Nokia 301 Dual SIM, the phone has a quite good camera for a device of this class. It has, in particular, an entertaining panoramic photography mode. The best quality pictures with the help of the phone are obtained during the day: the absence of a flash affects. The maximum resolution of photographs is 2048 by 1536 pixels. The camera allows you to select different shooting modes, there is a three-fold digital zoom.
You can record video, its quality is rated as acceptable by user experts. Files in which clips are recorded are in 3GP and MP4 formats, recognized on most other phones of this class, as well as on smartphones and tablets. Therefore, the owner of the phone will be able to share video content with friends without problems. You can do this via Bluetooth or send an MMS message.
Display
Mobile phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM is equipped with a relatively small screen with a diagonal of 2.4 inches and a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels. Color reproduction - 252 thousand colorsshades. However, the quality of the picture, as noted by many users and experts, is quite decent. The display is bright, image detail is quite high. The text, even if the font is not very large, looks quite legible.
Battery
Many experts, as well as users who have studied the capabilities of the Nokia 301 Dual SIM (reviews on thematic online portals confirm this), especially praise the device for battery life. The device is equipped with a 1200 mAh battery. Of course, when compared with the indicators for batteries, which are put, for example, on Nokia smartphones, the numbers may not be impressive. But for devices like this one, the capacity is quite decent. This allows, in particular, to use the phone for about a week without recharging at an average pace of use. With active - 3 days. At the same time, some users who left reviews on online forums where Nokia 301 Dual SIM owners communicate, note that the phone can last 2 weeks or even more in standby mode. Thus, in terms of autonomy, the device is among the most competitive solutions in its segment.
Multimedia
Among the noteworthy multimedia features of the phone are radio, MP3 player, video player. The device can communicate, as we have already noted, using Bluetooth in version 3 or connecting via a USB cable. As a rule, you do not need to install programs in addition to connect correctly to your Nokia 301 Dual SIM computer. Through communication from a PC to the phone, you can download anythe multimedia content it supports.
Memory resources
The phone is equipped with 256 MB flash memory. Of course, in comparison with smartphones, this indicator looks modest. But for devices of the Nokia 301 Dual SIM level, the characteristics at this level are within the normal range. However, the owners of the device always have the opportunity to add RAM resources - up to 32 GB. This, for example, is enough to place several thousand photos of very good quality. All you need is to install an additional microSIM flash memory module.
User reviews
Let's study in more detail the reviews left by the owners of Nokia 301 Dual SIM. Brand enthusiasts note, first of all, the high level of operating comfort of the device in terms of menu navigation and access to key functions. The device, according to many users, is not only suitable for people who are used to using phones for calls and SMS, but also quite competitive in the entertainment aspect. The owners of the device praise it for its successful design, high build quality. The instructions supplied with the Nokia 301 Dual SIM, according to users, as well as in the case of many other devices of the brand, are comfortable to read, sufficiently detailed, logical and understandable.
Many people note the excellent quality of the speaker, its high volume. True, according to some users, the microphone of the device is not too well adapted to talking in noisy conditions. The phone keeps signal as mark itowners great. The high quality of the software interfaces of the phone is noted. Despite the fact that there are significantly fewer functions in it than in a smartphone, those that are are implemented without failures and freezes.
Some users feel that the display on the Nokia 301 Dual SIM mobile phone is even too big for this type of device. Many praise the device for the high quality of color reproduction, despite the fact that the display is not the most technologically advanced, it is made using TFT technology, the matrix supports 252 thousand colors.
Expert opinions
Specialists in the field of mobile electronics generally agree with the opinions of users regarding the build quality, good design and stability of the device. The main demand for the phone, experts believe, will come from brand enthusiasts who like to update the range of technological solutions they acquire from Nokia, as well as from people who appreciate the high quality of cell phones performing their typical functions.
Thus, the thesis we voiced at the very beginning of the article that the device in question is, in principle, comparable to those devices that are controlled by the Android OS, if you follow the logic of expert and user reviews, is quite legitimate.
Moreover, as some analysts believe, the device may gain some popularity as an alternative to smartphones, which have risen in price in Russia due to the depreciation of the national currency. Indeed, the basic characteristics of the device are sufficiently close to the possibilities that smartphones give their owners -using the Internet, downloading applications, taking pictures, exchanging data. Therefore, taking into account the fact that the price of the device set by the Nokia brand is quite democratic, the phone may find demand among users who are enthusiasts of Android gadgets, but due to financial circumstances, temporarily reconsider their budget in favor of purchasing slightly less technological devices.
