At present, for many cellular users, the purchase of a new mobile phone becomes a real test. From the abundance of models and colors, eyes run up: Samsung Galaxy, iPhone 5, Sony Expiria, Nokia Asha 503. Customer reviews are the only way to understand if a particular device fits your preferences and, more importantly, your budget. Agree, because many of the functions that manufacturers offer to their potential customers are not always in demand in everyday life. For the majority of clients, the ability to talk normally and without interference, receive messages, and play some toys is of primary importance. And the most important parameter is a long-lasting battery.
Expectations from the new model
Even at the dawn of cellular communications, the most powerful and long-lasting batteries were the phones of a Finnish multinational companyNokia. Then the entire population of the Earth enthusiastically played “Snake” for days on end, in no way afraid of being left without the opportunity to make a call. The well-known models 1100 and 3310 were replaced by smartphones. However, Nokia, being in the fight against the global financial crisis, missed this stage. Therefore, she, alas, failed to grab the palm.
This organization is currently managed by Microsoft Corporation. Let's see if the change in leadership has affected the quality of the once sought-after products, and what advantages can be identified in it. Let's review the budget phone "Nokia Asha 503", reviews of which are found in digests every now and then.
General parameters and cost
This model went on sale in 2013. Its publication was announced by company representatives in October. The main focus of the management was on the possibility of using two SIM cards at the same time. At the same time, unlike other analogs, they work both in 3G format and in low waves 2G. A height of 10.26 centimeters, a width of 6.06 centimeters, a thickness of 1.27 centimeters and a weight of 111.4 grams is possessed by the Nokia Asha 503 phone in question. The price of this device today varies within one hundred US conventional units. A device assembled in India will be slightly cheaper than a model made in Finland.
Phone screen
Now consider the display of this novelty. The screen size is 7,62 centimeters. At the same time, its resolution is 320x240. In principle, in the entire model line, only the third copy is worthy of respect - Nokia Asha 503. Reviews about this phone's display are somewhat confusing, with some happy with the brightness and contrast of colors, others resenting the inability to see a message or other information on the street or in a place filled with light. Of course, this shortcoming can be corrected. It is only necessary to use the "Brightness" function. Although this will have to sacrifice a fair amount of battery life.
Second disappointment
Another disadvantage is the pixel density of the smartphone screen. This shortcoming is especially clearly visible when loading Internet pages with a lot of graphics. Then all the drawings turn into small faded figures. Considering anything becomes quite problematic.
Messages are typed using the touchpad keyboard, drop-down from the context menu. At the same time, manufacturers took into account the errors of previous models and removed Autodial from the functions. Therefore, writing a message is carried out without any prompts. This is another difference between the Nokia Asha 503 smartphone. User reviews about this innovation are twofold. Many are satisfied with the absence of unnecessary and sometimes very superfluous pop-up words. Those who want to save time are absolutely not thrilled with this know-how.
Soundtrack
The screen glass is impact-resistant. To create it, an advanced technology "Corning" was required. Gorilla Glass". The display responds well to touch. On the right side of the smartphone, the on / off and volume buttons are conveniently located. I would like to dwell on the last function in more detail. Agree that in transport, on the street or in crowded places, a melody is often not heard ringing phone. That is why many consumers choose a model that will tell the owner about an incoming message through a strong signal. Alas, Nokia Asha 503 does not belong to such smartphones. Customer reviews contain many comments about this flaw.
Photo and Video Capabilities
Of course, many are interested in the camera of this smartphone. The number of megapixels should please, there are five of them. It is worth noting that many phones of the company in question have a camera similar in functionality. And I must say that this is quite enough for a clear and high-quality picture. However, this in no way affects the Nokia Asha 503 smartphone. Photos are blurry, out of focus and very “noisy”. The "Video" function is also quite weak. If in standard smartphones 30 or more frames are shot in one second, then in this option it is possible to capture only nineteen slides.
"The insides" of a smartphone
What is the processor and operating system of this phone? The Nokia company has repeatedly stated that their new product works on the Asha 1.1.1 platform. Engineers and management of the organization call thisSmartphone OS system. If we compare the models available on the market that work on iOS, Windows Phone or Android platforms with the "brainchild" of the Finnish concern, a disappointing conclusion suggests itself that the Asha 1.1.1 platform is a long-forgotten old one. To exaggerate slightly, the Nokia Asha 503 phone is almost a complete analogue of ten-year-old gadgets that work without any system at all.
Smartphone manufacturers only casually talk about the processor. But this information is not needed in order to understand that he is very mediocre. Regardless of the nature of the commands, the phone needs time to execute them.
Battery specification
For users, battery parameters are also important. In the 3G operating mode, the battery lasts a little more than four hours. If you switch to 2G format, the phone will work for twelve hours. It is noteworthy that in standby mode, the smartphone can be turned on for up to twenty days (according to experts).
This model is equipped with a Wi-Fi wireless signal reception function. In addition, you can send and receive data using Bluetooth 3.0. Both the first and second options can be enabled in the menu, which is located in the "drop-down" box at the top of the screen.
Good points among the negatives
A big plus of the device in question is excellent and easy navigation. The lack of additional buttons on the control panel makes even the slightest attempt to get lost in the menu impossible. Screen forfavorite applications and a screen for monitoring the status of social networks - these options are also equipped with the new Nokia Asha 503. Reviews of consumers using this model, in principle, are standard. The main advantage of this phone is its stunning external design: it seems that the smartphone fell into the water and froze. Its "ice" body beckons with its radiance. The second positive is the price. Agree, there are few high-quality smartphones, the cost of which is equal to one hundred US dollars. If you do not expect anything supernatural from this model, then this is quite a decent budget option. It is noteworthy that the color range, in which the novelty of the Finnish company is presented, is quite wide. The consumer can choose not only a classic white or black smartphone, but also opt for bright yellow, blue, green or red options.
