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Nokia 6303 Classic review

Is the Nokia 6303 Classic the true successor to the popular 6300?

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Last reviewed: September 23rd 2009

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The Nokia 6303 is a functional revision to the original 6300 template

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The Nokia 6303 Classic isn't a high-spec, high-end dazzler, but updates one of Nokia's most popular handsets of recent years – the 6300 – in its mid-tier portfolio.

It reprises that model's functional but classy metal-bodied build, again taking aim at users who want a reliable, no-nonsense but quality feeling handset.

While Nokia's recent 6700 Classic represents an alternative and more obvious upgrade path from the workhorse 6300 by introducing such delights as HSDPA 3G connectivity and a 5-megapixel camera, the 6303 is a more functional revision to the 6300 template.

Like the 6300, the Nokia 6303 Classic doesn't do 3G, sticking with tri-band GPRS/EDGE data connectivity, and has a solid if unsurprising selection of mid-range gadgetry.

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There's no GPS, Wi-Fi or smartphone cleverness, but it does cover the usual music and video player bases, with a 3.5mm standard headphone socket a welcome addition. The Nokia 3603 also sports a 3.2-megapixel autofocus-equipped camera, plus a range of applications such as Nokia Maps. The latter includes a 1GB MicroSD card with maps of the UK and Ireland supplied.

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Nokia is an old hand at producing mid-range phones that may not excite tech-geeks but which hit the sweet spot for a certain type of user, and consequently rack up huge sales over several years.

The 6300 was one of those hit handsets, and the 6700 Classic we reviewed recently looks like it's spot on the mark too. So, does the 6303 also have what it takes?

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sureshbe


November 14th 2009

2. hi sonalibatra.. me too having de same prob with nokia 6303.... is this a tech fault...

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sonalibatra


October 17th 2009

1. i have bought nokia 6303..the image quality is ok. but i want to ask one thing that before clicking the picture when i am viewing it through the camera the picture is blurred and of very poor quality but wen i click the pic it suddenly trasforms into good quality. so the blurred thing --is it a defect or its like that only????

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Product Summary

6303

Key specs


Bluetooth: Yes |
Built-In Camera: Yes |
E-mail Client: Yes |

Full spec

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Solid bodywork

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3.2-megapixel camera

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Impressive battery life

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Good media player

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3.5mm headphone socket

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1GB MicroSD card supplied

Against

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No 3G or Wi-Fi

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Camera autofocus is basic

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No GPS or cellsite triangulation for Nokia Maps

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Poor earphones supplied

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Numberpad could be bigger

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