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Nokia Asha 300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1246 reviews of Nokia Asha 300. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and price. The portability and size are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the connectivity and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia Asha 300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia Asha 300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 255 user reviews of Nokia Asha 300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the camera and portability. The performance and price also get good feedback, whereas the sound and reliability get critical opinions.

usability, price, performance, portability, camera

durability, reliability, sound

78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Nokia Asha 300 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Graphite • Nokia Asha 300 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Graphite

Sep, 2017

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia Asha 300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Nokia Asha 300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reception and camera. The screen and portability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the battery and sound.

usability, portability, screen, camera, reception

sound, battery

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Nokia Asha 300 Gray Touchscreen Unlocked QuadBand 3G Cell Phone • Nokia Asha 300 Gray Touchscreen Unlocked QuadBand 3G Cell Phone

Sep, 2017

Expert review by: Roydon Cerejo (tech.firstpost.com)

Nokia Asha 300 Review

 

Nokia launched their Asha range of feature phones, back in December 2011 and today we have with us, the Asha 300, the candy-bar feature phone, which was touted as one of the first phones to have Angry Birds pre-installed. Let's find out if this Series...

The Asha 300 is put together very well and we applaud Nokia for their craftsmanship. 3G support is also a bonus, but besides that there really isn’t anything going for this phone that would make you shell out seven large ones. Like we said, if it drops...

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by: Roydon Cerejo (tech.firstpost.com)

Nokia Asha 300 Review - Tech2

 

Nokia launched their Asha range of feature phones, back in December 2011 and today we have with us, the Asha ...

The Nokia Asha is available for a street price of Rs.7,000; although you can find it for a bit cheaper, if you look online. This is just a ridiculously high price for this phone, all the more, when you can get some very good Android handsets at this...

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by: GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Nokia Asha 300 review: King of ordinary

 

The Nokia Asha 300 may not exactly fit in with today's standards of newsworthy. With smartphones flexing their muscles at venues like CES, sporting ever-expanding app markets, HD screens and multi-core processors, it's hard to see how an entry-level...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support ; Quad-band 3G with 10Mbps HSDPA and 2Mbps HSUPA ; Asha S40 Touch and Type platform ; 2.4" QVGA 256K-color resistive TFT touchscreen ; 1GHz processor ; 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM ; 5 megapixel fixed-focus camera ; VGA video...

No Wi-Fi (as opposed to Asha 303) ; No multitasking ; Fixed-focus camera ; No smart dialing ; No video-call camera ; Non-hot-swappable memory card

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by: Digit Mobile Phones (digit.in)

Nokia Asha 300

 

The Nokia Asha 300 3G mobile handset gives you instant access to your friends and family with speedy internet connection. It offers advanced connectivity options like 3G, Bluetooth, USB and GPRS. It has a customisable touchscreen that you can add your...

Sep, 2012
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Expert review by: Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Nokia Asha 300 Review, Price in India, Technical Specification

 

Nokia Asha 300 comes with pre-loaded applications that you would hardly found in any other multimedia phones. This new handset is the perfect example of technology meets style.

• Predictive text input ; • SNS integration ; • Organiser ; • Voice memo ; • Stereo FM radio with RDS ; • HTML, Adobe Flash Lite browser

• No Wi-Fi ; • No multitasking ; • Fixed-focus camera with no flash ; • No front-facing camera ; • No smart dialling ; • No video-call camera ; • Non-hot-swappable memory card ; • Resistive touchscreen

Except for a few consolation features like the camera, the Nokia Asha 300 Tech Specs is relatively poor. However, considering the Nokia Asha 300 price in India, it certainly offers more value for money. What say?

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by: Techtree (techtree.com)

Review: Nokia Asha 300

 

Great sound quality; Support for DivX; Comes preloaded with Angry Birds

Mediocre build quality; Resistive touch screen; Fixed display brightness; Lacklustre camera performance

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by: thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Nokia Asha 300 Review

 

A phone that gives you access to basic mail on the go, a bit of web browsing and social networking, the Nokia Asha 300 at Rs. 7,409 offers some nice features such as 3G connectivity, a 1GHz processor and a strong build. The biggest downer however is...

1GHz processor, Good looks and build quality, 3G connectivity, Good battery life

No Wi-Fi, No multitasking, Resistive touchscreen

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by: Digit Mobile Phones Sameer Mitha (digit.in)

Nokia Asha 300 Review

 

A phone that gives you access to basic mail on the go, a bit of web browsing and social networking, the Nokia Asha 300 at Rs. 7,409 offers some nice features such as 3G connectivity, a 1GHz processor and a strong build. The biggest downer however is...

1GHz processor ; Good looks and build quality ; 3G connectivity ; Good battery life

No Wi-Fi ; No multitasking ; Resistive touchscreen

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review by: Stephen (reevoo.com)

Nokia Asha 300

 

Good starter phone for introducing touch screen phones to older customers.

many problems with internet settings, means applications have to be deleted every other month and re-added so they can be used for a couple of weeks before they stop working. Font size isn't the best for older customers.

Dec, 2013
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Consumer review by: Trevor (reevoo.com)

Nokia Asha 300

 

A basic phone which is easy to use. the touch screen feature is really good. Nokia's text is still the best.

Nov, 2013
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio formats supported:AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MIDI, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA / AAC, AAC+, AMR-WB, HE-AAC, MIDI, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, MP3, MP4, WAV / MXMF, AAC, AAC+, AMR-WB, HE-AAC, MIDI, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA
FM radio: Yes
Microphone included: Yes
Music player: Yes
Ringer type:MP3 / Polyphonic
Speakers:STEREO
Speech recognition: No
Voice codecs:AMR / AMR-NB, AMR-WB / AMR-NB, AMR-WB, EFR / AMR-NB, AMR-WB, EFR, FR / AMR-NB, AMR-WB, EFR, FR, HR
Voice Recording: Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity:1110
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Continuous audio playback time:28
Continuous video playback time:6
Standby time (2G):550
Standby time (3G):597
Talk time (2G):6.9
Talk time (3G):4.3

Call management

Auto-redialing:No / Yes
Call divert: Yes
Call hold:No / Yes
Call timer: Yes
Call waiting: Yes
Caller ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Speed dialing: Yes
Vibrating Alert: Yes

Camera

Auto exposure: No
Auto Focus:No / Yes
Built-in Camera: Yes
Built-in Flash: No
Camera resolution:2560 x 1920 / 2592 x 1944
Digital Zoom:4
Face detection: No
Front Camera: No
Image stabilizer: No
Main camera resolution:2560 x 1920 / 2592 x 1944
Main camera resolution (numeric):3.2 / 5
Maximum frame rate:30
Multi-shot:No / Yes
Night mode: No
Photo effects:Grey, Negative film, Sepia / Negative film, Sepia
Rear Camera Resolution:2560 x 1920 / 2592 x 1944
Rear camera resolution (numeric):5
Second Camera: No
Self-timer: Yes
Video capture resolution (max):640 x 480
Video recording: Yes
Video recording modes:480p
White Balance:Auto / Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent / Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Zoom capability: Yes

Data Transmission

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth profiles:A2DP / A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, FTP, GAP, GAVDP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP, SDAP, SPP / AVRCP, GAVDP, PBAP, SAP, SDAP, SPP
Bluetooth version:2.1 / 2.1+EDR
Infrared data port: No

Design

Colour of product:Graphite / Red / Silver, White
Form factor:Bar

Display

Display:LCD
Display diagonal:6.1 / 6.6
Display number of colours:262144 colours
Display Resolution:240 x 320 / 320 x 240
Display Type:LCD / TFT
External display:No / Yes
Orientation sensor: Yes
Touch screen type:Resistive
Touch technology:Single-touch
Touchscreen: Yes
Touchscreen Type:Resistive

Ergonomics

Proximity sensor: Yes

GPS Performance

Assisted GPS (A-GPS): No
GPS: No
GPS (satellite): No
Pedestrian navigation: No
Position location:N / No

Keyboard

Keyboard: Yes
Keyboard layout:Alphanumeric keypad
Media keys (play/pause, stop, forward, rewind): No
Navi wheel: No
Navigation key: Yes

Management features

Microphone mute: Yes
Voice dialing:No / Yes

Memory

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash)
Flash card support: Yes
Flash memory:256
Internal Memory:128 / 140 / 256
Internal RAM:0.125 / 128
Maximum memory card size:32
User memory:140

Messaging

Chat: Yes
E-mail: Yes
E-mail protocols:IMAP4, POP, SMTP / IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Instant messaging (IM): Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Yes
Short Message Service (SMS): Yes
Support for e-mail attachments: Yes
Text-to-speech message reader: No

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AMR, eAAC+, HE-AAC, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, eAAC+, M4A, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, eAAC+, MP3, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, WAV, WMA
FM radio: Yes
Image formats supported:BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG / BMP, JPG, PNG, WBMP / JPG
Radio Data System (RDS): Yes
Speakers:Mono
Video formats supported:3GP / 3GP, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV / 3GP, H.264, MPEG4, WMV / H.263, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 / H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV

Navigation

GPS (satellite): No

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900
2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM / GSM
3G: Yes
3G bands supported:850,900,1900,2100 / 900,1900,2100
3G standards:HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA / HSUPA / HSUPA, WCDMA / WCDMA
4G: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth profiles:A2DP
Bluetooth version:2.1+EDR
Data network:2G, 3G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSUPA, WCDMA / 3G / 3G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA+, WCDMA / 3G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, WCDMA / CDMA, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA / EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA / EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA+, WCDMA / EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA / EDGE, GPRS, HSUPA, WCDMA
GPRS multislot class:33
GSM bands supported:850,900,1800,1900
SIM card capability:Single SIM
SIM card type:MiniSIM
WAP:2.0 / No
WCDMA bands supported:850,900,1700,1900,2100 / 850,900,1900,2100
Wi-Fi:No / Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Other features

Browser supported:OSS
Camera included: Yes
EDGE: Yes
Full-size keyboard: No
GPRS: Yes
Headphone outputs:1
Interface:USB
Java technology: Yes
Music player: Yes
Polyphonic ring: Yes
Ringer type:MP3
Video capability: Yes
Video Playback: Yes
Volume Control:Digital
Wireless Connection: Yes

Packaging Content

Bundled software:Nokia Store\nNokia Life Tools\nNokia Money\nPreloaded Java games\nFOTA Firmware update
Cables included:AC
Headphones included: Yes
Headset included: Yes
Manual:No / Yes
Quick start guide: Yes
User guide:No / Yes

Performance

Flight mode: Yes
Operating system installed:Asha / Symbian OS
Operating System Version:40 / S40
Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Notes, Recorder, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes, To-do list
Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts, Themes / Shortcuts, Themes
Proximity sensor: Yes
Subscription type:No subscription
Support for contact groups: Yes
SyncML: Yes
Themes:Screensavers, Wallpapers
Windows operating systems supported: Yes

Phone features

Active toolbar: Yes
Any key answer: Yes
Conference call: Yes
Direct printing: No
Flight mode:No / Yes
Form factor:Bar
Java technology: Yes
Personal info management (PIM):02.11.2007 / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Events reminder, Games, Recorder, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Events reminder, Recorder / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Events reminder, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, Recorder / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Recorder, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Notes, Stopwatch
Personalization:Shortcuts
Phonebook capacity:2000
Push-to-Talk (PTT): Yes
Slide show: Yes
Slideshow:Y
Speakerphone: Yes
SyncML: Yes
Vibrating Alert: Yes

Ports & interfaces

AV output: Yes
Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
TV-Out : No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
USB connector type:Micro-USB A / Micro-USB A, Micro-USB B / Micro-USB B
USB port: Yes
USB version:2.0

Power

Battery Capacity:1110
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:BL-4U
Battery voltage:3.7
Continuous audio playback time:28 / 47
Continuous video playback time:6
Standby time (2G):550 / 576 / 731
Standby time (3G):597 / 857
Talk time (2G):6.9 / 7 / 8.2
Talk time (3G):4.3 / 7.2

Processor

Processor frequency:1

Software

Operating system installed:Asha / Symbian OS
Operating System Version:40 / S40
SyncML: Yes
Windows operating systems supported: Yes

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash)
Hot-swap: Yes
Internal Memory:140
Internal RAM:128
Internal ROM:256
Maximum memory card size:32

Subscription

Subscription type:No subscription

Technical Details

Alarm function: Yes
Built-in flashlight: No
Camera included: Yes
Colour of product:Black, White / Blue / Gold / Graphite / Pink / Red / Silver, White
Device lock: Yes
EDGE: Yes
Equalizer: Yes
FM recording:No / Yes
GPRS: Yes
Image formats supported:BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, SVG, WBMP / BMP, GIF, JPG, SVG, WBMP / BMP, GIF, PNG, SVG, WBMP / JPG
Maximum Video Resolution:640 x 480
Mobile operating systems supported:Nokia OS
Proximity sensor: Yes
Rotating: No
Stopwatch: No
Subscription type:No subscription
Type:Entry-level phone / Feature phone
USB mass storage: Yes
Video formats supported:3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV / H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV
Volume Control:Digital
Wireless Connection:No / Yes

Video

Customisable video ring tones: Yes
Frame rate:30
Video call:No / Yes
Video capture resolution (max):640 x 480
Video capturing speed:30
Video compression formats:3GP, ASF, AVI, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, WMV / H.263, MPEG4 / H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Playback: Yes
Video playback speed:20 / 30
Video recording: Yes
Video recording modes:480p

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:1.27 / 1.39 / 4.95
Height :1.27 / 11.3 / 11.7 / 4.95
Volume:59 / 72
Weight:85 / 99
Width:11.3 / 4.95 / 5.57 / 8.5
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