Nokia 301 Black
Detailed Review
Display
A LCD display is offered by this device. You get Brightness Control, RGB Stripe boasts of in this phone along with the at par ones, enabling fine usability. You get a 262 K colour display with this phone. This Nokia 301 bids sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing experience. The Nokia 301 sports a display of 6.1 cms; approximately 2.4 inches. The brightness control feature of this phone automatically fine-tunes the screen brightness to an optimal level given the ambient lighting, thus saving battery and going mellow on your eyes. A resolution of 320x240 pixels is provided by this smartphone. It would be a tad tough to stick with the phone as its display size falls below 2.5 inches despite the portability.Battery
This phone clocks in 504 hrs of standby time on 3G network, under ideal scenario. If you use 2G network on this smartphone, then the battery will last you an entire day with almost 20 hours of talk time. If using the 3G network, you might occasion to choose a bit conservative with the battery of this smartphone that bids only 6 hours of talk time. The standby time offered is nearly 504 hrs on 2G network.Camera
Equally savourable it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally particularly pleasing. The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you have the flexibility to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 3.2 megapixels camera.General Features
The Nokia 301 here possesses a Black body. Pre-loaded with a number of possesses, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 50x114x12.5. You get standard accessories such as Handset, Charger, Visual User Guide, Battery, Headset in the box, in addition to the Nokia 301. The Nokia 301 packs in numerous features such as VOIP Support, Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) for the all the travel fanatics out there. It promises to not weigh down on your pockets with a moderate weight of 102 g.Connectivity
The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is much appreciated in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should satify. If you want to avoid the exuberant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the standard 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type are able to lead to increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. This phone comes with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby). The smartphone audio needs are satisfied by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Whether it is about at par boasts of or advanced boasts of like Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Divert, this Nokia 301 smartphone is crafted with all such boasts of in it.Memory
The Nokia 301 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which can help you enhance the internal storage of the device. Even when your phone stores all your favourite songs, some change in your set playlists is always welcome , and Multimedia FM will come to your rescue. The lower capacity of internal memory may raise a few eyebrows as it only satisfies basic utilities. This phone is not good enough for those who use complicated apps,but basic functions do not pose a problem. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for stick with as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you can carry your entertainment in your pocket.Performance
This Nokia 301 possesses a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. This smartphoneruns on the Series 40 operating system.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Apart from efficient and advanced call management, I'd also like my smartphone to be able to perform functions like VOIP Support, Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) and much more, just like the Nokia 301. Although the Nokia 301 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Nokia 301, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Nokia 301 is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Nokia 301 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Nokia 301 will not even last me a week. The expandable memory of the Nokia 301 is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Nokia 301 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Nokia |
| Business Features: | VOIP Support , Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Keypad: | Yes , Alphanumeric |
| Call Features: | Speed Dialing , Loudspeaker , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | 301 |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| In the Box: | Handset , Charger , Visual User Guide , Battery , Headset |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 320 x 240 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Other Camera Features: | Panorama Mode , Automatic Five-shot Photo Burst with Sequential Shot Feature , Self-timer , Fixed Focus , Auto and Manual White Balance , Full Screen Viewfinder , Colour Tone Modes , Automatic Light Sensitivity , Video Zoom - 3x |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 3x |
| Rear Camera: | 3.2 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MPEG-4 , MP4 , ASF , AVI , AVC , 3GP , H.264 |
| Ringtone: | 32 Polyphonic |
| Music Player: | Supports WAV , MP3 |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Nokia Xpress Browser |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| EDGE: | Yes , 236.8 Kbps kbps |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes , 5.76 Mbps HSUPA; 7.2 Mbps HSDPA |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | 1000 |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | YouTube , VuClip Videos , IM Apps , Yahoo , Gmail , Hotmail , Facebook , Twitter , Nokia Chat , eBuddy IM |
| Additional Features: | HD Voice Ready Tech , Dictionary , Recorder , Calculator , Clock , World Clock , Calendar , Converter , Notes , Alarm Clock , To-do List , Remote SyncML Synchronisation , Local SyncML Synchronisation , Java Games , MMS Enabled , Automatic Redial , Anykey Answer , Device Lock , Video Sharing , Video Editor , Dictionary , Recorder , Calculator , Clock , World Clock , Calendar , Conve |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 320x240 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Brightness Control , RGB Stripe |
| Display Type: | LCD |
| Display Size: | 2.4 inches |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 102 g |
| Size: | 50x114x12.5 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 20 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 6 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 504 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 504 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1200 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.064 GB |
| Internal: | 0.064 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Series 40 |
| Java: | Yes |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Nokia 301 was its 2.4 inches display. The screen size of the Nokia 301 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 3.2 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 0.064 GB internal storage of the Nokia 301 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.