Nokia 6303 classic

Nokia 6303 classic

Manufacturer	Nokia
Series	Series 6, Classic
Compatible networks	GSM, GPRS
Availability by country	2009 2nd quarter
Predecessor	Nokia 6300
Successor	Nokia 6303i classic
Related	6300i & 6301
Form factor	Candybar
Dimensions	106.4 x 43.6 x 11.7 mm
Weight	96 grams
Operating system	Series 40 6th Edition
Memory	18MB, 2MB RAM
Battery	1.050 amp-hours Lithium-ion battery
Data inputs	Keypad
Display	2.20 inch, 240 x 320 (16.7 million colours)
Rear camera	3.2 megapixels
Ringtones & notifications	Polyphonic, MP3, video, AAC
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB
Development status	In production

The Nokia 6303 classic is a mobile telephone handset produced by Nokia in Hungary. The Nokia 6303 classic has been in production since the second quarter of 2009.

Features

The phone supports MicroSD cards up to 8 GB, meaning that the phone can be used practically as an MP3 player. Using the supplied and freely available Nokia PC Suite, one has the option of converting MP3s to e-AAC for more compression. The 3.5 mm headphone jack means that many standard commercial headsets will fit the phone. Like most other recent Nokia phones, the 6303 classic replaced their old Pop-Port connector for a standard micro-USB connector.

The phone allows the user to view the video clips in full-screen landscape mode and set the fast-forward/rewind interval from a few seconds to minutes. Improved audio quality for music playback was also noted for this firmware version, thus making the Nokia 6303 classic a music phone similar to its counterparts, the Nokia XpressMusic. In addition, video clips can replace ringtones so that an actual motion picture is shown while there is an incoming call.

Nokia announced the "i" version of the 6303 classic phone in February 2010 which was released in March that year. The 3.2-megapixel camera lacked autofocus and video recording was now done at 240×320 at 8 frames per second. It has been refreshed with a new UI and new graphics. Moreover, the 6303i classic supports up to 8 GB (16 GB according to some sources) MicroSD cards, supplied with 2 GB instead of 1 GB.

The internal memory has also been raised to 55 MB. The battery life has been enhanced to 515 hours of standby and 8 hours talk time. It now comes with 8 inbuilt games instead of four. The 6303i classic has faced many negative reviews due to the camera downgrade. Both models are currently available in the market.

Reception

Although the 6303 classic has smartphone features, it is more user-friendly and straightforward. It is aimed for users who want a reliable and stylish phone, used mostly for calling and texting.^[1][2][3]

Specification sheet

Type	Specification
Modes	GSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 Americas version (Euro/Asian version has 900 in place of 850 band)
Weight	96 g (3.37 oz)
Dimensions	106.4 x 43.6 x 11.7 mm (4.2 x 1.72 x 0.46 in)
Form Factor	Candybar
Battery Life	Talk time: 7 hours, Standby: 450 hours (17 days) Talk time: 8 hours, Standby: 515 hours in 6303i classic
Battery Type	Li-Ion 1050 mAh (Nokia BL-5CT)
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD), Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit), Size: 2.2", Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
Platform / OS	BB5 / Nokia Series 40, 6th Edition
Memory	18 MB 55 MB in 6303i classic (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity	3000
FCC ID	PPIRM-222, PPIRM-217 for Asia/Europe version
SAR	0.57 W/kg
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Multiple Languages	Yes
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 64
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, A2DP, SAP version 2.1 + EDR
USB	Built-in Micro-USB connector (does not charge phone) Charges phone in 6303i classic
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Voice Dialing	Yes
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Data-Capable	Yes
Flight Mode	Yes
Packet Data	Technology: GPRS Class 32 (100 kbit/s), EDGE(EGPRS) Class 32 (296 kbit/s)
WAP / Web Browser	WAP 3.0 / supports HTML, XHTML, TCP/IP
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	volume keys on right; power/profile selection key on top
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD / TransFlash up to 4 GB. 1 GB card included Up to 8 GB (16 GB according to some sources), 2 GB included in 6303i classic (depending on service provider)
Email Client	Protocols Supported: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP supports attachments
MMS	MMS 2.0 / up to 600 KB per message / SMIL
Text Messaging	2-Way: Yes
FM Radio with RDS function	Stereo: Yes
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
Camera	Resolution: 3.2 megapixel autofocus with 8x digital zoom no autofocus for 6303i classic
Streaming Video	Protocol: 3GPP,H.263,H.264
Video Capture	VGA resolution, 15 frame/s, H.263 format QVGA, 8 frame/s for 6303i classic
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
SyncML	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	Yes
Games	Yes
Java ME	Version: MIDP 2.1, CLDC 1.1 supported JSRs: 75, 82, 120, 135, 172, 177, 184, 185, 205, 226
Headset Jack (3.5 mm)	Yes
Push-To-Talk	Yes
Speaker Phone	Yes
Official Latest Firmware Version	10.12

References

1. ^ http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-6303-classic.htm
2. ^ http://www.knowyourmobile.com/nokia/nokia6303classic/nokia6303classicreviews/334063/nokia_6303_classic_review.html
3. ^ http://www.comparemobileplans.com.au/Nokia-6303-Review_a452.html