Nokia 301 features 3.5G speeds, smart camera

MANILA, Philippines - Nokia has unveiled the Nokia 301, the latest device in its Mobile Phones portfolio.

The new handset features the classic candy bar design alongside 3.5G Internet speeds and a smart camera for taking better pictures.

The Nokia 301 re-imagines the classic, alphanumeric keypad phone by introducing a larger 2.4-inch screen, elegant design and a bold color palette.

The addition of a smart camera brings a popular feature up-to-date with smart software, while 3.5G-capable speeds make the phone desirable for both work and play.

“In every aspect, the Nokia 301 is a higher-performance mobile phone with distinctively Nokia touches like beautiful design and vibrant color,” said Timo Toikkanen, Nokia executive vice president for mobile phones.

“The Nokia 301 is an instant classic: it builds on Nokia’s heritage by combining well-loved features with smarter capabilities in one appealing and affordable device,” Toikkanen added.  

Capture, share great images every time

The Nokia 301 comes with a 3.2-megapixel smart camera that allows people to experience imaging options typically found in more expensive mobile devices. The smart camera offers a choice of image capture, editing and sharing options, including: 

• Panorama — for wide-angle shots, including group photos and landscapes;

• Sequential shots — capture five frames in a row with just one click, then choose the best of the series;

• Self-portrait — for perfectly centred self-portraits, even without a front-facing camera. The built-in voice prompt guides the user to ensure they are in the frame before taking the shot; and

• Five-in-one camera app — lets users choose and apply one of five camera effects to an image.

Sharing photos is made fast and fun, with the ability to share straight from the gallery onto social networks. People can also share photos and other content using Slam, which comes built into the Nokia 301. Slam works by transferring content such as images or contact cards to an adjacent Bluetooth-enabled phone in just a few simple clicks, without the need to pair devices.

Faster, better performance for work and play

The Nokia 301 delivers a fast, 3.5G Internet experience and outstanding battery life, making the phone adept for work and play.

With Nokia XpressBrowser built-in, mobile browsing is made up to 90 percent more efficient, helping people get more from their data plan. People can now also stream videos from YouTube.

Popular apps like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and eBuddy can be accessed directly from the home screen, while a lite version of Mail for Exchange allows people to check work e-mail and sync their calendars and contacts on-the-go. The introduction of HD voice helps ensure crystal-clear calls even in noisy, outdoor environments.

The Nokia 301 is available in both single and EasySwap Dual SIM models. Nokia’s EasySwap Dual SIM allows people to switch SIM cards without turning off the phone, to get better tariffs or to use the best SIM for a specific purpose, be it calling, texting or using data.

The Nokia 301 has a single SIM standby time of up to 39 days and Dual SIM standby time of up to 34 days, and talk time of up to 20 hours, and comes in cyan, yellow, magenta, black and white.

The Nokia 301 will be available starting this second quarter in more than 120 countries in Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Middle East and Latin America.