Nokia 301 Dual Sim: reviews. Cell phone Nokia 301 Dual Sim

Nokia, despite the huge and still growing popularity of mobile devices on Android, Windows, iOS and their analogues, continues to supply the world and Russian market with classic devices that are not classified as smartphones. However, according to many experts in the field of mobile electronics, in its functions, many devices from Nokia come close to the level of mobile gadgets. Among them - the phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM. It is permissible to use 2, as can be understood from the name, the SIM card at the same time. However, this is not the main thing, if only because such an option of the modern enthusiast of mobile electronics is not surprising.

Despite the rather ordinary (but at the same time very stylish) design, this device is quite capable of competing with entry-level smartphones. And for a number of important competitive parameters, such as, for example, the resolution of the camera, and especially the duration of the autonomous work, the device in question may even exceed the solutions performed on more technologically advanced platforms. Also, we note that the price of the device installed by Nokia is sufficiently democratic. Even taking into account changes in the ruble exchange rate, in the Russian market, the Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone can look quite competitive. What are the chances of this, albeit not the newest, but fully held in its segment of the phone, to find its user in Russia or expand its presence and recognition in the mobile electronics market of the Russian Federation?

To answer this question, let us first of all study the general information about the apparatus. Later we turn to the characteristics and opinions of experts and users who have experience in owning the device, as well as researching its features. Let's start with basic information about the device.

general information

The Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone was released by the Finnish brand in 2013. The device operates on the software platform Series 40, developed directly in the laboratories of the manufacturer. The target audience for using the device are people who are used to devices, primarily intended for calls and SMS messages. However, there is quite a wide range of quite modern multimedia and communication capabilities in the phone that closely approximates it in the aspect of solving user tasks to smartphones. The device from Nokia does not have a sensor and software that can work in multitasking mode - as it is possible, in particular in the Android OS and its analogues. However, the firmware installed on the Nokia 301 Dual SIM provides an excellent work of the device, which is performed without failures and freezes in the process of performing the tasks to which the phone is best adapted.

With regard to software, the device is pre-installed a sufficient number of useful applications. Including those that give users the opportunity to go online and use most types of modern online services - social networks, search engines, e-mail. The owners of the phone, as well as many experts, praise the device for high-quality communication, excellent quality of functioning of voice speakers and in general for stable operation.

The considered device is of medium size. Its length is 114 mm, width - 50 mm, thickness - 12.5 mm. Weight is relatively small - 100 g. There are basic for the cell phone communication capabilities - support for GSM-networks in the standards 850/900/1900, as well as WCDMA. The phone supports the so-called hot replacement of an additional SIM card, that is, if you need to put it or replace it with another one, it is not necessary to turn off the device at all.

The phone can appeal to music lovers. The fact is that it is equipped with an audio jack of the standard 3.5 mm, which is suitable for most types of headphones. And the quality of playing songs, as many users note, in the device at a decent level. In addition, the phone can put up to 32 GB of additional flash memory. This volume is enough to download several dozen music albums. The device is also supported by several popular video formats. A relatively small but high-quality screen will allow the user to entertain himself by watching videos.

Note that the Finnish brand offered the Russian market quite inexpensive device in the face of Nokia 301 Dual SIM - the price of the device in the catalogs of Russian retailers, as a rule, does not exceed 4 thousand rubles. For those characteristics that the device possesses - this is quite a normal indicator, experts say. This figure is also quite competitive in relation to the pricing of other models of the segment in which the Nokia 301 Dual SIM phone is sold. The characteristics of the device will be discussed below.

Characteristics

As we already noted above, the phone functions in the standard for most devices of its type band of channels - GSM 900/1800/1900, there is 3G support.

The software platform on which the device runs is the Series 40. A large number of games and applications have been created for it. Of course, much less when compared with Android and iOS-directories, but the basic needs of the user offered by Nokia brand software software is quite capable of satisfying.

The type of housing that the phone is equipped with belongs to the classic type. Let's note the breadth of the color range in the device bundles delivered to the Russian market. Users can buy a phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM "Black", "White", "Yellow" and some other shades. The case is made of plastic.

The basic operations for managing the phone are carried out using a large key, called navigation. It, as noted by many users and experts, is perfectly combined with the functions of the device's software interface.

The phone supports 2 SIM cards of standard format. Add or replace the second, as we already noted above, the user can, without turning off the device.

The type of screen is liquid crystal, supporting 262 thousand colors.

The phone supports 32-voice music polyphony, recognizes MP3-files, as well as AAC, WAV, as well as WMA-formats. There is support for FM radio. There is a function for recording voice on the recorder. The phone is compatible with headphones with a 3.5 mm jack.

The device is equipped with a fairly powerful camera for its segment with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. There is a threefold digital zoom. You can create videos with a frequency of 30 frames per second. The resolution of the video is 320 by 240 pixels. Files when recording movies are 3GP or MP4.

Phone firmware supports Java-based applications. You can install additional.

Wired communication can be done using a USB-interface. The phone supports Bluetooth in the 3rd version, as well as GPRS. It is possible to synchronize the interaction between the device and the PC. Flash memory on the phone can be used as a storage for all types of files.

The amount of RAM is 64 MB. Built-in flash memory - 256 MB, you can install additional modules in microSD format within 32 GB.

There is support for MMS messages.

Battery capacity - 1200 mAh.

The resources of the notebook are 2 thousand contacts.

In the configuration Nokia 301 Dual SIM - instruction, headset, battery, as well as a charger. Everything is standard enough.

Appearance

Phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM, whose review we are now compiling, is made in a "monoblock" scheme in the ergonomics that is typical for many other devices from the brand. The case of the device is small, perfectly assembled, it is comfortable in the hand, it looks stylish. Material - high-quality plastic, all parts are merged together, only the rear panel is removed. At the same time it is fixed by means of 15 connecting latches: it is excluded that the cover suddenly flies off or there will be a noticeable play when using the phone.

The connectors for memory cards, as well as for the second SIM-card are output to the outside of the device, due to this, the relevant components are easily inserted into the phone and replaced. Camera resolution of 3.2 megapixels is located behind, next to it - the speaker. At the top of the case is an audio connector and a slot for connecting a microUSB cable. The phone is equipped with a stylish keyboard with large enough buttons that have a magnificent, bright backlight. The surface of the case, as noted by many users, well resists external pollution.

Casing colors

The phone comes in a variety of color combinations. You can buy a device Nokia 301 Dual SIM "White", that is, with a white body. It will look great in combination with the style of clothing and other devices for a person of conservative views in terms of fashion. A good option for business people who prefer austerity is the Nokia 301 Dual SIM Black with a black body.

There are also more daring color shades, in which the brand offers to buy a device. You can pay attention to the device model Nokia 301 Dual SIM "Yellow" (yellow), perfectly compatible with any style of clothing. Thus, the Nokia brand has adapted the design of this device to a variety of user categories.

Software

As we noted above, listing the characteristics, on the phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM firmware Series 40, quite recognizable by the enthusiasts of the brand in the form of its constituent program elements. On the home screen there are quick access elements to useful functions of the device. They can be programmed based on personal convenience. The main menu of the phone can be displayed in different ways, and for some additional elements of the device's software interface, set the font.

Among the most noteworthy elements of software - the application with a link to the brand catalog of programs and games from the brand. A kind of analogue to Google Play and AppStore - although the scale, of course, is not comparable. However, the choice of content in the branded directory Nokia, according to many users, is sufficiently wide to, for example, compare the phone in question with those provided by full-fledged Nokia smartphones. True, you can download programs and games only through 3G-channel, as the Wi-Fi device does not support. However, you can connect to other devices via Bluetooth, USB cable and download additional software through alternative wireless communications.

Note that to speed up the mobile Internet and optimize online traffic in the phone, a branded Nokia Express browser is installed. He uses his own proxy server to compress the transmitted data. This is essential, as some users believe, saves traffic, and also allows you to load pages with more content more smoothly.

Camera

According to users who left them on thematic online portals after studying the Nokia 301 Dual SIM reviews, the phone is quite good for a device of this class camera. In it there is, in particular, an entertaining mode of panoramic photography. The best quality images with the phone are obtained in the afternoon: the absence of a flash affects. The maximum resolution of photographs is 2048 by 1536 points. In the camera, you can select different shooting modes, there is a threefold digital zoom in the frame.

You can record video, its quality is estimated by users by experts as acceptable. Files, which are recorded movies - 3GP and MP4, recognized on most other phones of this class, as well as in smartphones and tablets. Therefore, the owner of the phone can easily share video content with friends without any problems. You can do this via Bluetooth or send an MMS message.

Display

The mobile phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM is equipped with a relatively small screen with a diagonal of 2.4 inches and a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels. Color reproduction - 252 thousand shades. However, the quality of the image, as many users and experts note, is quite decent. The display is bright, the image detail is quite high. Text, even if the font is not very large, looks quite legible.

Battery

Many experts, as well as users who have studied the capabilities of the Nokia 301 Dual SIM (reviews on thematic online portals confirm this), especially praise the device for the duration of battery life. The device is equipped with a 1200 mAh battery. Of course, if you compare with the indicators for batteries, which are put, for example, on Nokia smartphones, the figures may not impress. But for devices like the one under consideration, the capacity is quite decent. This allows, in particular, to use the phone for about a week without recharging at an average rate of operation. With active - 3 days. At the same time, some users who left on online forums where the owners of the Nokia 301 Dual SIM communicate, reviews, note that in the standby mode the phone can last for 2 weeks and even more. Thus, in terms of autonomy, the device is among the most competitive solutions of its segment.

Multimedia

Among the remarkable multimedia features of the phone - radio, MP3-player, video player. Communication device can support, as we already noted, using Bluetooth in the 3rd version or connecting via a USB cable. As a rule, you do not need to install the program in addition to installing the Nokia 301 Dual SIM correctly. Via communication with a PC, you can download any multimedia content that it supports to the phone.

Memory resources

The phone is equipped with 256 MB of flash memory. Of course, in comparison with smartphones this indicator looks modest. But for devices of the level Nokia 301 Dual SIM characteristics at this level - within the limits of the norm. However, the owners of the device always have the opportunity to add resources to RAM - up to 32 GB. This, for example, is enough to accommodate several thousand photos of very good quality. All you need is to install an additional flash memory module in the microSIM standard.

User Reviews

We study in more detail the owners of the Nokia 301 Dual SIM left feedback. The enthusiasts of the brand note, first of all, a high level of comfort of the device in terms of navigation in the menu, access to key functions. The device, according to many users, is not only suitable for people who are used to using phones for calls and SMS, but also quite competitively in the entertainment aspect. The owners of the device praise him for the good design, high build quality. The instruction accompanying the Nokia 301 Dual SIM, as the users note, as well as in the case with many other brand devices, is comfortable in reading, sufficiently detailed, logical and understandable.

Many people note the excellent quality of the speaker, its high volume. However, according to some users, the microphone of the device is not too well adapted to the conversation in terms of noise. The phone's signal keeps, as its owners note, perfectly. High quality of the program interface of the phone is noted. Despite the fact that the functions in it are noticeably less than in the smartphone, those that are are realized without failures and freezes.

Some users believe that the display, which is equipped with a mobile phone Nokia 301 Dual SIM, is even too large for devices of this type. Many praise the device for the high quality of color reproduction, despite the fact that the display is not the most technological, it is made on TFT-technology, the matrix supports 252 thousand shades.

Expert conclusions

Experts in the field of mobile electronics in general are in solidarity with the opinions of users regarding the quality of assembly, successful design and stability of the device. The main demand for the phone, experts believe, will be from brand enthusiasts who like to update the range of purchased technological solutions from Nokia, as well as from people who appreciate the high quality of performance of typical functions for cellular phones.

Thus, the thesis stated at the very beginning of the article that the device under consideration, in principle, is comparable to those devices that are controlled by the Android OS, if you follow the logic of the feedback from experts and users, it is legitimate.

Moreover, according to some analysts, the device can acquire some popularity as an alternative to smartphones, which have risen in price in Russia due to the depreciation of the national currency. Indeed, the basic characteristics of the device are sufficiently close to the opportunities that give their owners smartphones - using the Internet, downloading applications, photographing, data exchange. Therefore, taking into account the fact that the price of the Nokia device is quite democratic, the phone can find a demand among users who were gadget enthusiasts on Android, but due to financial circumstances they temporarily revise their budget in favor of acquiring slightly less sophisticated devices.