With the Nokia Asha 300 Nokia has gone back to basics and created a stylish and feature-packed Series 40 candybar phone with something for everyone. Now that this Nokia S40 handset is set for release in the next few weeks, we’ve been taking a look at just what makes it such a great new Nokia phone.
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Bright touchscreen
Packing a 2.4-inch touchscreen display, you can control the Nokia Asha 300 with a quick tap or swipe. With a QVGA resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and up to 262,000 colours displayed, the small but sharp screen shows photos and web pages off to great effect and lets you enjoy the very best entertainment when you’re on the move, while controlling the handset with speed and ease.
Comfortable keypad
Text-addicts and email-fans will be pleased to know that the Nokia Asha 300 also packs a full keypad alongside its touchscreen, for quick and easy typing. With its twelve large and tactile keys, you can accurately tap away with your thumb in total comfort, whether you’re sitting down or walking around, helping you to keep in touch faster with your friends and family.
5-Megapixel camera
When you want to snap a quick photo and be sure of great results, the Nokia Asha 300’s sharp camera has got you covered. With its 5-Megapixel sensor, 4x digital zoom and full focus, you can take photos up to a resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels, helping you capture your treasured memories in stunning detail and then share them online in seconds wherever you go.
Great for music
Fitted with a built-in FM radio and up to 32GB of storage via MicroSD card, the Nokia Asha 300 is great for listening to live broadcasts on the move and keeping your favourite songs and podcasts with you at all times. And with the great Nokia WH-102 Stereo Headset included for free, you can start enjoying your favourite tunes straight out of the box as soon as you buy your phone.
Built for gaming
And as if all the other great entertainment features weren’t enough, the Nokia Asha 300 is also great for gaming. With its responsive touchscreen and hundreds of great games available to buy and download for free, you can get straight into the fun. And the fantastic Angry Birds Lite game is even installed for free on your handset, so you can start having fun straight away.
Nokia Asha 300 tech specs and official photos
Offering great style, features and usability at a low price, the Nokia Asha 300 is a fantastic phone for the New Year. With an estimated retail price of around 85 Euros, excluding tax and subsidies, it makes an affordable, yet feature-packed, option and we can’t wait to get our hands on it in the days to come.
What do you think of the Nokia Asha 300? Is it all you need or are you more a fan of full smartphones such as the Nokia Lumia 800? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments below.