Nokia Asha 306 Dark Grey
Detailed Review
Display
You get Tactile Feedback, Light Time-out features in this phone in addition to the standard ones, enabling fine usability. This Nokia Asha 306 offers sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing experience. The display of this phone boasts of 65 K colours. The Nokia Asha 306 flaunts a display of 7.62 cms; approximately 3 inches. This smartphone has a resolution of 240x400 pixels to offer. This device comes with a LCD display. Operating the phone may become slightly demanding due to the small display size.Battery
This phone clocks in 600 hrs of standby time on 3G network, under optimal scenario. With this phone, you get nearly 14 hours of talk time, as long as you maintain work the 2G network.Camera
The kind of pictures and videos your camera produces does not depend only on megapixels. You have the flexibility to get surprisingly good results even with a Yes, 2 megapixels camera when the sensor is of good quality. With the Yes, 176 x 144 recording modes of this smartphone, and a resolution of Yes, 2 pixels, shooting video is equally savourable as clicking pictures.General Features
Pre-loaded with a number of is credited with, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 53.8x110.3x12.8. The basic accessories such as Charger, Battery, Handset, Headset too is supplied along with the Nokia Asha 306. The handset colour featured here is Dark Grey. The Nokia Asha 306 weighing a meagre 96 g, is devised for extended usage without causing any inconvenience. Nokia Asha 306 has a touch screen, just like most of the typical smartphones in the market today.Connectivity
The size of the sim in this phone belongs to the Mini SIM category. The sim type contained in this phone is the Single Sim, GSM. Whether it is about standard features or advanced features like Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Hands Free, Loudspeaker, Call Divert, this Nokia Asha 306 smartphone is created with all such features in it. If you mostly use your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should be adequate. If you want to avoid the pricey 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 can result in increased power consumption, and you need to reflect on this while making a decision. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's instant location allows the user to never lose your way while traveling. The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are met by this smartphone. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. On top of the mobile data, this device are able to further be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.Memory
Many users find multimedia FM a refreshing change from their regular playlists. Only basic utilities have the flexibility to be satisfied with such a low internal memory. You have the flexibility to easily amp up the internal storage of your device as it displays compatibility with the microSD memory cards. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for use as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you have the flexibility to carry your entertainment in your p. Basic functions may not be an issue with the 0.032 GB ram but it is a strict no-no for those who stick with their phones for more complicated apps.Performance
This Nokia Asha 306 features a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 1900 GHz. The Series 40 operating system is responsible for the pleasurable performance of this device.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the Nokia Asha 306 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 Asha 306, 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. Even if my travel routes, both business and pleasure, are very much known to me I'd still like the reassurance from the GPS navigation on my phone.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 Asha 306 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 Asha 306 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Nokia Asha 306 will not even last me a week. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Nokia Asha 306 with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Nokia Asha 306 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 |
| Handset Color: | Dark Grey |
| Form: | Bar |
| SIM Size: | Mini SIM |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Speed Dialing , Hands Free , Loudspeaker , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | Asha |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Resistive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| Model ID: | 306 |
| In the Box: | Charger , Battery , Handset , Headset |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports WMV , 3GPP , AVI , MPEG-4 , H.264 , H.263 , ASF , AVC , VC-1 |
| Ringtone: | MP3 |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MIDI , MP3 , eAAC |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 176 x 144 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 10 fps |
| Other Camera Features: | Fixed Focus , Exposure Compensation , Auto and Manual White Balance , Self-timer , Center Weighted Auto Exposure , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 2 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| WAP: | v2 |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | WAP 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | Nokia Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes , 236.8 Kbps kbps |
| GPRS: | Yes , 85.6 kbps |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Phone Book Memory: | 1000 |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Gmail , Yahoo , Hotmail , Twitter , Facebook , MySpace , YouTube |
| Additional Features: | Games , MMS Enabled , Digital Clock , Calculator , Calendar , Fixed Dialling Number , Notes , Reminders , To-do list , Automatic Answer , Call Waiting , Call Barring , Audio Streaming , Audio Equalizer , Voice Recorder , Audio Recorder , FOTA |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 96 g |
| Size: | 53.8x110.3x12.8 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 240x400 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Tactile Feedback , Light Time-out |
| Display Type: | LCD |
| Display Color: | 65 K |
| Display Size: | 3 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 14 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 600 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1110 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.032 GB |
| Internal: | 0.01 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 1900 |
| OS: | Series 40 |
| Java: | Yes |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Nokia Asha 306 was its 3 inches display. The screen size of the Nokia Asha 306 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 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. I keep checking the GPS for new locations and traffic updates. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 0.01 GB internal storage of the Nokia Asha 306 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.