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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Series | Series 6, Classic |
| First released | May 17, 2009; 14 years ago |
| Availability by region | May 2009 |
| Predecessor | Nokia 6300 |
| Successor | Nokia C3 Touch and Type |
| Related | Nokia 3120 classic Nokia 6303i Nokia 6301 |
| Compatible networks | GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| Form factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 106.4 x 43.6 x 11.7 mm |
| Weight | 96 grams |
| Operating system | Series 40 6th Edition |
| Memory | 64MB flash, 32MB RAM |
| Removable storage | MicroSD, max 8GB |
| SIM | miniSIM |
| Battery | 1.050 amp-hours Lithium-ion battery |
| Rear camera | 3.2 megapixels |
| Display | 2.20 inch, 240 x 320 (16.7 million colours) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB |
| Data inputs | T9 Keypad |
| Development status | Discontinued |
The Nokia 6303 classic is a mobile telephone handset produced by Finnish manufacturer Nokia. The Nokia 6303 classic was announced in December 2008, it has been in production since May 2009. It is the successor to the Nokia 6300 (even though PhoneArena claims the Nokia 6700 classic was the successor).
The Nokia 6303 classic was being produced in Hungary as well as in Jucu, Romania.
Features
The phone supports MicroSD cards up to 32 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. 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 7 inbuilt games instead of four (the 6303 had Bounce Tales, Brain Champ, City Bloxx and Sudoku where the 6303i has those 4 games, plus the additional games which are Block'd, High Roller casino and Rally Stars). The 6303i classic has faced negative reviews due to the camera downgrade. These models are not available in 2019 on the Nokia website but can be bought from online shops.
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.
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 | 10.80 |
References
- "Nokia 6700 classic Review". PhoneArena. 21 Jul 2009. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- "Nokia 6303 Classic review". Know Your Mobile. 8 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- "Nokia 6303 Review". www.comparemobileplans.com.au. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
