Introduction:The Nokia Asha 303 is the flagship of Nokia's new affordable range, that is aimed towards youth and emerging markets. While not really impressive in terms of specs, Nokia's Series 40 phones have been around for a while with millions of loyal followers in emerging markets and among teens.
The sands in the mobile industry have shifted a lot since those times, though, but Asha 303 with its 1GHz processor, 3MP camera, capacitive touchscreen and physical QWERTY keyboard is also an evolution of the lineup. We also have to add the thousands of apps in the Nokia Store, but will the whole kit be enough to lure buyers away from the hip entry level Android phones? Read on our review to find out...
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- Wall charger
- microUSB cable
- 2GB microSD card
- In-ear headphones
- Warranty and information leaflets
Design:
The Nokia Asha 303 feels pretty good in the hand, thanks to its curved back and tapered sides, plus the quite respectful yet not overbearing thickness. The portrait QWERTY keyboard half is recessed below the upper screen area, as if you are dealing with a slider at first glance. Overall the phone has a bit chubby, but very lightweight and sturdy construction, incorporating some premium elements like the metal battery cover. It comes in a variety of colors.
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The Nokia Asha 303 feels pretty good in the hand
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Front-facing camera
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Keyboard
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Left edge
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Charging and microUSB ports, 3.5mm jack (top)
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Lock and volume keys (right)
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The sides of the Nokia Asha 303
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Back
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Rear camera
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Speaker grill
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Display:
The 2.6” capacitive touch display is a first for the Series 40 line. Its colors seem pale, and brightness is about average, so using it in the sun is a bit of a chore.
The 240x320 pixels of resolution is pretty low by any standard, so even on this small size the poor 154ppi density makes interface elements look pixelated. Horizontal viewing angles are pretty bad, while the vertical ones are decent, and overall the display does the job.
Keyboard and Typing:
Considering that a larger thumb covers three columns of the keyboard at once, the typing experience can't exactly be called comfortable, so there’s bound to be quite the learning curve until you hit decent speeds. The keyboard also feels very plasticky, and it is on a single sheet, so space between the keys is nonexistent, making the typing matters worse.
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The four-row physical QWERTY is slightly curved
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The travel is mostly shallow, with poor tactile feedback. The cramped four-row physical QWERTY is slightly curved, which supposedly enhances typing comfort.
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