We have heard of the adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and it seems that Nokia has taken these words to heart when it comes to its immensely popular classic candy bar form factor. However, the mid-range Nokia 6303 classic strives to set itself apart from the popular yet abundant Nokia classic phones.
First Impression
Equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD memory slot, music player and a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, this tri-band GSM phone’s features generates a positive vibe. The size and the style are reminiscent of the popular Nokia 6300 model. Measuring 108.8(h) x 46.2(w) x 11.7(d) mm, it feels compact, light and sturdy despite weighing 95 grams. Its stainless steel metal chassis lends a high quality feel, without making it bulky or uncomfortable to carry. There is a comfortably-sized 2.2 inch TFT screen with 16.7 million colours and 320 x 240 pixels, making the screen bright and colourful. Moreover, the Nokia 6303 boasts of 64 megabytes of built-in memory and comes with a 1 gigabyte memory card.
Hands on-Nokia 6303 Classic
Performance
Quite frankly, what grabbed our attention while opting to review this phone was its camera. With a retail price tag ranging from $120 to $140, Nokia 6303 is perhaps one of the reasonably priced mobile phones with a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, and a dual LED flash — specifications once venerated in digital cameras. However, we were a tad disappointed with the results. The photographs taken at the highest resolution (2048×1 536 pixels) seemed reasonably good on the phone’s screen, but when viewed on the computer screen, appeared grainy. The flaws became more evident when the images were compared to the results of the 3.2 megapixel camera of a Samsung Star 3233 mobile phone. The absence of a dedicated camera button does nothing to redeem the situation, especially as precious minutes are lost coaxing the Dpad to focus and capture the scene. Even though the video shot at maximum VGA, looks acceptable on the phone, the playback rate of 15 frames per second looks like an average mobile phone’s function. Additionally, the camera speed isn’t remarkable nor is the speed at which the files are saved.
3.2 Megapixel Camera with Nokia 6303 Classic
On the bright side, the call quality is impressive. The volume is very loud on the higher settings with a clear speaker phone. The battery life is reliable. Nokia claims that the 6303’s Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery can provide upto 450 hours on standby and 7 hours of talktime. We managed to eke out three days of normal usage between the battery charges, even though it lasted a little more than three hours as the phone’s radio player was put to test, bringing us to entertainment options available.
Entertainment
Nokia 6303 classic is pre-loaded with a FM radio with RDS support, a music player and a video player. Supported formats include MP3, MC, eAAC, MP4 H.263, H.264 and so on. The music player is fairly simple to use and can play tunes copied from a computer (via the provided data cable), or copied on the 1 GB memory card supplied with the phone (the phone recognizes upto 4 GB of external memory). The standard 3.5 mm headphone sockets allow you to swap the provided ear gear with your own to enjoy a more enriching audio experience.
The FM radio player provides a viable alternative to the preloaded content. The available RDS support lets you play back the content, either with the earphones plugged in or even through the speaker.
Nokia 6303 is based on the Symbian S40 sixth edition operating system, familiar to many Nokia users. The phone has the basic selection of mid-range software and various applications which include Convertor, Flickr, Messenger, My Nokia, Opera mini, Search, Share on Ovi, Size Convertor and World Clock among others. Nokia Maps are also included, but as there is no built-in GPS, this option seems redundant and not of much use. The free games which are available include Bounce Tales, Brain Champion, City Bloxx, Sudoku, Tetris Pop and The Sims 3.
Nokia 6303 Classic
Customization
Given the ample screen size of Nokia 6303, those relying on their reading glasses to read text messages will find the font adjustment options quite handy. Nokia 6303 has five preinstalled themes, which can be easily supplemented via downloads using an EDGE or GPRS connection. The background of the entire menu can be modified by changing the active theme. Similarly, the radio and music player can also be skinned according to the mood. Also, the phonebook contacts (maximum 2,000) can be assigned distinctive tones for SMS and calls as well as caller images. Moreover, the built-in organizer is quite elaborate and offers month, week and day modes and a choice between five types of events.
Conclusion
As far as ‘basic’ phones are concerned, the Nokia 6303 classic is one of the better ones in terms of price, style and features. Although it does not intend to wow users with snazzy smartphone features, it does compensate by offering good value for money via its attractive, user-friendly, and straightforward features and is aimed at users who want a reliable and a no-nonsense phone.
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