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Nokia asha 309 cell phone. Size and weight information of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	54 mm (millimeters) 5.4 cm (centimeters) 0.18 ft 2.13in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	109.9 mm (millimeters) 10.99 cm (centimeters) 0.36 ft 4.33in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	13.2 mm (millimeters) 1.32 cm (centimeters) 0.04ft 0.52in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	102 g (grams) 0.22 lbs 3.6 oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	78.34 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.76 in³ (cubic inches)

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	3 in 76.2 mm (millimeters) 7.62 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	1.54in 39.2 mm (millimeters) 3.92 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	2.57in 65.34 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	240 x 400 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	155 ppi (pixels per inch) 60ppm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number colors that the screen can show.	16 bit 65536 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	43.3% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Svetlosila Luminosity (also known as f-stop, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens aperture that determines the amount of light that enters the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the number f is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.8
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions.	1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels)
Video Resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	176 x 144 pixels 0.03 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	10 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	digital zoom Adjusting the white balance Exposure compensation Self-timer

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version

There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

3.0

Characteristics

Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)
FTP (File Transfer Profile)
GAP (Generic Access Profile)
GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
HFP (Hands Free Profile)
HSP (Headset Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser

Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML
XML
xHTML
WAP 2.0
CSS 2.1
css

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	1110 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Li-Ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network.	6 h (hours) 360 min (minutes) 0.3 days
2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	650 h (hours) 39000 min (minutes) 27.1 days
Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery.	Removable
	Battery model: BL-4U

2 years ago

Works well, no hiccups or freezes. good sound normal for a 2 MP camera, you can even take a picture of the texts and then understand what is written there conveniently lies in your hand cute outwardly without brakes works even with large memory cards for a touchscreen smartphone with a rather big screen it just holds the charge perfectly in the kit a good headset that works even with a computer as headphones and a microphone large touch buttons that are easy to hit, so that with a little getting used to, typing is conveniently preset mail client, which works very adequately with all mails

2 years ago

It is comfortable to hold with one hand even when typing. Sensitive screen. High-quality sound from the speaker. Video from the Internet shows well without brakes.

2 years ago

Build Quality, Sturdy, Price, Ease of Use, Responsive Sensor, 40 free games as a gift, but I just didn’t expect to see an accelerometer

2 years ago

Good photo quality for 2 megapixels. Works for a long time without recharging. WiFi. Strong body. Support for Java applications.

2 years ago

Personally, I am satisfied with almost everything.

2 years ago

Loud speaker, you can cut the music on a call, comfortable desktops, a standard browser is convenient, a good vibrating alert (just from it in the morning and I wake up on an alarm clock), spends some Internet traffic, user-friendly interface and beautiful design)

2 years ago

simply good telephone!

2 years ago

The speakers are great. Doesn't hang. Long battery life.

2 years ago

Very high quality in terms of reliability and durability ... + Convenient accessible interface + For almost 2 years without a film, the screen is as good as new, only one small imperceptible scratch (foolishly dragged the keys with the phone once)

2 years ago

high-quality and strong fell from the cabinet cabinet 3 meters but did not crash

2 years ago

Very inconvenient system for creating playlists.
You can only minimize the music player, other programs have to be closed.
The native browser is very, very slow, about 3 times somewhere in comparison with the opera.
It is impossible to remove some completely useless games (you can’t even play them without buying their full version)
you can't adjust the sound without unlocking the screen and swiping the screen to remove the splash screen
with a very fast home Wi-Fi, it loads pages many times slower than just with its own 2.5G Internet

2 years ago

WI-FI works somehow strange, like there is a connection, but it does not load.

2 years ago

Well, except for a very small amount of memory

2 years ago

To surf the Internet with Wi-Fi, you need to delve into the settings. Application Gallery when in large numbers photos hang noticeably. Spontaneous blocking of the phone during operation. Poor video quality.

2 years ago

There are no functions to increase the video when viewed through the player. Sound reproduction is just terrible.

2 years ago

Native games and applications cannot be deleted, only the old version pulled the opera, it is not convenient to play games, and there are not many of them for this model, the glossy panel is already scratched all over, even during the first three days of use, a weak camera, and sometimes it is needed, You can only adjust the volume when listening to music by unlocking the keyboard.
Its main drawback is the glossy panel, it is not only scratched, but also very slippery, it always falls out of hand, in the end, it turned out that the screen was broken for me, the replacement costs 2500, well, at least I will repair it at my own expense!

2 years ago

for not full two years of using the phone, the browser flew for the second time !!! everything works fine except the nokia explorer browser!

2 years ago

Not detected.

2 years ago

It happens in some applications (including native ones) or when scrolling through the menu, the phone can fall asleep .. the screen just turns off and you need to press the unlock button ...
- The camera is terrible, you can shoot with high quality only with high-quality lighting (daylight), noise is guaranteed with room lighting ..
- The music player is poorly implemented, you can't just play individual folders, just tick the boxes for the desired melody one by one. In addition, the list of available music opens in its entirety, no matter whether the music is arranged in separate folders or not..

2 years ago

The Finnish company introduced a smartphone, a distinctive feature of which is the simultaneous support of two SIM-cards and operating system Series 40(trimmed version of Symbian)

Nokia Asha 309 is an affordable touch screen phone. The functionality is comparable to . But of course the hardware component is more than modest.

Specifications

Dimensions: 109.90 x 54.00 x 13.20 mm

Display: 3-inch, 240 x 400 pixels
Battery: 1110 mAh
Internal memory: 128 MB + up to 32 GB with microSD
RAM: 64 MB
Operating system: Nokia OS Series 40 Asha Touch
Camera: 2 megapixel, no flash
Price: 4000-5000 thousand rubles
Connections: Wi-fi, 2g, FM radio

Frame

The case is plastic with metal buttons. For a more detailed look at "bulges and bulges", watch the video below.

Screen

The 3-inch screen with a resolution of 240 × 400 pixels boasts pretty good viewing angles. The sensor is resistive, but even a light touch is enough for a click. The screen is not the worst for this price.

Operating system

We are dealing here with Nokia OS, supported by 64 MB of RAM. This OS is easy with everyday tasks (calls, sms). Due to the great similarities between Nokia OS and Symbian OS, Symbian lovers will appreciate and master the new operating system. Keep in mind that this platform is in no way able to compete with the luminaries of the market. It's just a different segment. Any comparison to android and or is inappropriate

SIM cards

As it was noted that Nokia Asha supports two SIM cards. Interestingly, the single SIM slot is located on the side, so it can be hot-swapped. Can store profiles for up to five different SIM cards. As is often the case with phones that support two cards, the user can freely switch between numbers without turning off the phone.

Battery

The battery power is certainly not very large, but for Nokia Asha this is not critical. Since he does not consume very much, then The batteries will last for 5-6 days, during which make dozens of phone calls and write many text messages. It is pleasant that the phone can be charged using the MicroUSB port, and the standard “pin” characteristic of cheap Nokia models

Internet

Has built-in Wi-Fi. Websites take a very long time to load due to the relatively low resolution and small screen size. comfortable internet you can forget. On a positive note, is the addition of Nokia Internet Radio. This feature works pretty well, and definitely stands out from the crowd.

Camera

There is nothing special to talk about, only 2 megapixels. And, therefore, it will not be possible to surprise or please. With good lighting, you can get a photo of acceptable quality.

conclusions

is a good touch phone designed for undemanding users

Content:

On the example of Nokia Asha 309, let's evaluate how convenient and practical the new affordable phones turned out to be. They cost about 4 thousand rubles, which means that they directly compete with budget smartphones on Android, which recent times have become much cheaper. It is easy to see that simple phones are gradually disappearing, giants such as Samsung and LG, which started with a powerful attack on the market for affordable touch phones, are shifting their efforts to low-cost Android solutions, and less famous manufacturers from China follow them.

The new products have a slightly lower processor frequency: 800 MHz versus 1 GHz, there is no support for 3G networks, and the 308 model still does not have Wi-Fi, but there is support for two SIM cards. They also have only 64 MB of RAM versus 128 MB for Nokia Asha 311. They also have a simplified camera, it shoots in 2-megapixel resolution and writes video of modest quality, only 176x144 pixels.

Contents of delivery

Nokia AC-11 charger

Battery Nokia BL-4U

Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102

Nokia MU-37 2 GB microSD card

microUSB cable

Design

The phone is offered in two versions, one is dark, the other is light. Either way, it's glossy plastic. I got the white model. But the front part of the device will be light gray.

Externally, the model is similar to the previously presented devices of the Asha line, which is logical. It turned out to be a little larger than the previously tested 311th model. The body dimensions of Nokia Asha 309 are 109.9x54x13.2 mm, weight 102 g. We cannot say that the differences in size are very significant and critical, but if you put different phones next to each other, you can notice them.

There is a speaker in front, there are no proximity or lighting sensors. Under the screen you can see two bell keys. The entire front surface is surrounded by a silvery frame, which contains a black plane of the screen, combined with a block of mechanical buttons.

Connectors for connecting a microUSB cable, standard 3.5 mm headphones, as well as a “thin” 2 mm charger are placed on the upper end.

On the left is a compartment for a microSD memory card, closed with a small lid. A little lower is the strap attachment.

On the right side there is a flat volume button and a display lock key of the same inexpressive shape.

I liked the way the back panel looks. It is two-layer, as it has already been seen in Nokia phones. Under the transparent plastic, you can clearly see the pattern that is applied to the surface. All this looks good enough. At the same time, on a light surface, fingerprints and other traces from the use of the phone are simply not visible.

In the center is a 2-megapixel camera.

The opening of the bell speaker is placed in the lower right corner.

The plastic cover is removed from the side. It holds securely and tightly, does not play or dangle. The panel is fixed tightly and securely, there is no backlash, it does not bend, as it sometimes happens. There is a SIM card inside under the battery. standard size.

Screen

The phone has a display with a diagonal of 3 inches and a resolution of 240x400 pixels. Displays up to 65K colors. This is a capacitive screen, in this respect the phone looks much more interesting than Nokia Asha 305 and Asha 306. It has much better sensitivity, the sensor works very well, it is more pleasant to use.

The TFT display is normal, it is quite bright, viewing angles are average. There is no color inversion, but the picture from the side does not look so good. Normal behavior for an inexpensive phone. There is no sensor for adjusting the backlight, as well as a proximity sensor.

Menu

The Series 40 touchscreen has been completely redesigned and redesigned. The lock screen displays the time and date, as well as information about missed events: calls and messages. To unlock your phone, you need to slide your finger across the display from left to right or vice versa.

Indicators of cellular network signal reception, battery charge, time, date are placed on the desktop, the mode selected by the user is displayed. Icons for quick access to contacts stored in the phone's memory are displayed, as well as application shortcuts. In the settings section, a list of the necessary software is created, which will be located in the most visible place.

The screens are flipped, in addition to the zone with icons that the user configures at his discretion, there is a section with all the icons in the menu, and there is also a quick transition to the call menu. The phone has themes, the picture on the desktop changes. The speed of work is normal, kinetic scrolling works in applications, although not always smoothly. At the top, a notification bar is pulled out, which at the same time includes shortcuts for quickly managing connections (data transfer, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and volume.

Phone book

The phone memory is enough for 2000 contacts. A search string is displayed at the top, which works on the first letters of the name. Can't search for a phone by last name. Contacts are copied from the SIM card to the phone memory and vice versa. Sets the place for displaying data: phone memory and SIM-card or separately. The display method is selected: first name or last name first.

New contact is assigned multiple numbers different types(mobile, home, work, fax, general), email addresses, set ringtone, web address. The address, birthday, note, official name, pseudonym, place of work, position are indicated. There are different fields for the first and last name, each offers 50 characters, that's enough.

Calls

The dialing menu can be accessed from the phone book or from the desktop. The numbers are large and easy to see. The phone does not know how to automatically select suitable numbers. Speed dialing starts. Since there is no proximity sensor, the screen will automatically lock during a call to avoid accidental screen activation.

The list of calls is simplified. Calls of different types go in one column: missed, dialed, incoming. They are highlighted with multi-colored icons for clarity. By selecting a number, you can send a message, make a call, add it to the phone book or delete it. The total duration of calls is displayed. Of the additional options, it is worth noting the call recording function.

Messages and mail

Received messages are displayed in a vertical list. From here, unnecessary SMS are deleted, correspondence is combined into dialogs by default. The data is archived and the messages saved on the SIM card are also opened. The number is added to the contact list and can be called. When typing, a contact is selected from general list or enter the number manually. A picture, video, voice note, contact, calendar entry is added to the message.

The phone has two types of keyboard. One offers a QWERTY layout, the other a variation of the standard layout with several characters on one button. The dialing speed is sufficient, the phone does not slow down. The only gripe may be related to the not very large screen size.

The mail client is configured with simple master, which prompts you to choose one of the popular servers. At the top, icons are displayed for displaying a menu of additional functions, as well as for creating a new letter. Messages go in a vertical list with the name of the sender, the subject of the letter, the date of receipt and the presence of an attachment to the text.

At the bottom there is a line with several icons: get mail, see the folder structure, find a contact to send a letter, work with accounts. I don’t think that the device will be used for active correspondence, but the application is well developed, you can always stay up to date, read letters and, if you wish, respond to them without any problem.

Camera

A phone with a simple 2MP fixed focus camera. The interface is adapted for landscape and portrait mode. At the top left of the settings menu, the gallery opens at the bottom, then there is a key for shooting, a button for exiting the menu and an icon for switching between photo and video shooting.

Camera settings:

Shooting mode: normal, burst, self-timer.

Effects: normal, sepia, grayscale, negative.

Lighting: auto, daylight, incandescent lamp, fluorescent lighting.

Photo resolution: 2M (1600x1200) 1M (1280x960), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).

Sets how pictures are named, mutes shooting sounds, turns screen orientation on, and digital zoom works.

The camera is simple, so the quality of the photo is of the appropriate level.

Music

The player has a mixed playback mode, there is a repeat function and an equalizer, where there are only ready-made modes: normal, pop, rock, jazz, classic. Playlists are created directly in the phone.

The album cover is displayed on the screen, indicating the name of the track, artist. A string is displayed indicating the duration of the song, as well as control keys. Below are the settings for sorting data: current song, library: all tracks, artists, albums, genres, videos. There are also playlists here: my lists, recently added, recently played, often listened to.

The phone controls the sound when the screen is locked using dedicated keys. It's a pity, but there is no widget for managing music on the lock screen, you need to perform an additional action to go to the player menu.

The player is loud, the sound reserve is enough for various conditions. I like the sound in Nokia, the inexpensive phone behaves just as well as its predecessors. Music is reproduced cleanly, without distortion. If there are good headphones, then the phone may well become an alternative to an inexpensive player.

Radio

RDS is supported, up to 20 stations can be stored in the phone's memory, which can be stored in the device's memory, both using automatic search and entering them manually. During the broadcast, the program is recorded and stored in memory. You can also listen to Internet radio using a separate application.

Gallery

Pictures are shown in both landscape and portrait mode. A grid of 3x5 or 5x3 thumbnails is displayed on the screen, depending on the position of the device. You can select multiple images and share them in various ways: in a message, by mail, via Bluetooth, or uploaded to a social hub.

In the general gallery, there is a section with videos and an item with pictures taken with the phone's camera. Video viewing is possible, but the quality in this case will be very modest, given the screen resolution.

The phone works well with pictures, everything scrolls quickly and without twitching. You can scale pictures, zoom in with two fingers, zooming in if necessary. There is a function to delete unnecessary files.

Organizer

Calendar

The day of the beginning of the week is set, you can go to the desired date, select today's date by looking at the events assigned to it. New events stored in the phone's memory can be of several types: reminder, meeting, call, birthday, anniversary, memo. The repeat period is set: every day, every week, every month, every year. An alert signal is set.

Alarm

Here you need to set the time when you want the alarm to go off. Days of operation are set, a signal is set. Any signal from the device's memory or from a memory card is selected. In addition, the radio turns on, but for this you need to connect headphones to the phone. There is only one alarm clock, you cannot create several.

The phone has a fairly simple built-in chat app. in social networks- Twitter and Facebook. You can read the message feed, write a new one, or view the replies.

The calculator will help you perform arithmetic operations.

The weather forecast is displayed.

There is a voice recorder that can create recordings up to one hour long, saving data both in the phone's memory and on removable media.

The timer turns on.

Nokia Store

Store of various programs, games and other media and entertainment content. A clear and simple interface allows you to create a new account or log into an existing one, view the list installed applications. In addition, the most purchased applications are displayed in a separate list, which can help with the choice. Free software is also enough, the user can install 40 games on his phone, which will be paid for the rest, and he will get them as a bonus when buying a device.

Profiles

The phone has four customizable profiles, in each of which you can set a ringtone, its volume, and a message tone. It is convenient that at the appointed time the selected profile can be turned off automatically, you just need to set the time.

Browser

The built-in browser is able to open even voluminous resources, everything depends only on traffic consumption. Given the small screen size, the device is unlikely to fit for regular web surfing, but it will help you watch the news or find some information.

The pages adapt to the screen size, scaling works, but the reaction speed is not very fast. You can create bookmarks, set the default access point, change the font size, there are a lot of settings.

Cards

The smartphone can use navigation, but the maps are not stored in memory, but are loaded as needed. This is how Google Maps or navigation from Yandex work. However, in our case, saving the cache for work without a network connection will not work.

In addition to finding your current location, you can use the route planning function. Zooming works with multi-touch or separate buttons. The phone will find the right place, show the route for the pedestrian, marking important places on the map during the journey, for example, where you need to turn.

Communications

The phone works in GSM 900/1800 networks. Bluetooth 2.1 supports the A2DP profile, so you can use wireless headphones with your phone. There is no cable included, so if you want to connect to a PC via microUSB, you will have to buy it. The phone can be charged while connected to a PC. Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n works, no problems were noticed. You can set up VoIP Internet telephony, such as Sipnet.

File Manager

The phone claims 120 MB of its own memory. The phone worked fine with 8 and 16 GB cards. The maximum size for a memory card is 32 GB. The file browser helps you move and copy various files between the phone and card memory, create folders and rename them. It can sort data by name, date, format and size.

Working hours

Official figures say that the phone can work up to 1008 hours of standby time and up to 17 hours of talk time, as well as 54 hours as a player. The battery capacity is 1110 mAh. Usually the phone is enough for 3-5 days, depending on the load. For those who do not talk a lot, for example, about 5-10 minutes a day, the phone will work for more than a week.

Impression

The phone has a perfectly audible ring tone, it has a loud speaker and a good vibrating alert. The recommended retail price for this phone is 4290 rubles, the Asha 308 costs the same.

Nokia Asha 309 costs a little less than the most functional model of this line, the difference between Asha 311 and 309 is quite small, about 300-500 rubles. In my opinion, it is more interesting to buy Asha 311, it turned out to be the most attractive option of the entire series, especially considering that the price tags are very similar, and on the side of the most expensive version there are more advantages, for example, Gorilla Glass protective glass, more compact dimensions, comfortable buttons, better photo and video recording.

However, if for some reason you do not like Asha 311, then Asha 309 or 308 will be a good choice. Another thing is that many manufacturers are already switching to Android, and smartphones look preferable with all other qualities. Nokia's inexpensive touchscreen phones offer decent battery life, quality headphone sound, good call quality, and plenty of free games to download. But at the same time, it is difficult to deny the advantages of full-fledged smartphones that cost comparable. Therefore, if you do not want to buy something on Android, then it makes sense to pay attention to one of the models of the Asha family, they turned out to be pleasant and inexpensive.

Phones from the Finnish company have always been distinguished by reliability, functionality and attractive prices. Nokia Asha 309 is an affordable practical phone model that costs 4000 rubles and competes with Android smartphones. Simple mobile phones are gradually disappearing, the giants in the gadget market have long been focused on the release of "Android" devices. How can Nokia Asha 309 surprise a modern user?

Equipment

The device is delivered in a standard box from Nokia. It has only the logos of the manufacturer and specifications. Inside, in addition to the phone, lies Charger, battery, headset, micro USB cable and 2 GB memory card. Despite the budget, the packaging materials are quite expensive and look good. Equipment is not the main thing, so let's move on.

Appearance

Nokia Asha 309 is sold in two colors: black and white. Regardless of the selection, the frame around the screen will be dark. The phone is made of high-quality plastic, the buttons are made of metal. The design of the device is similar to the previous models of the line, which is not surprising. The dimensions of Nokia Asha 309 are slightly larger than those of its "older brothers", but this increase cannot be called critical. The mobile phone lies well in the hand, it is convenient to operate with one hand.

Almost the entire front side is occupied by a touch screen. At the top is the earpiece, you will not see the front camera and sensors here. There is a silver frame around the perimeter. Below are two mechanical buttons.

The top end is occupied by a charging connector, a microSD port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Nokia Asha 309 phone has support for memory cards. The entrance is on the left side, there is also a hole for attaching the strap. On the left side there is a screen lock button and volume control. The keys are made slightly protruding above the body.

The back cover is two-layer, which looks quite interesting. It does not collect fingerprints and scratches. At the top is the camera, a little lower - the company logo. The speaker is located in the lower right corner. The Nokia Asha 309 cover (the firmware for the phone is available on the official website) is removed through a small recess. By the way, it keeps quite firmly, does not play and does not dangle. Under it is the battery and a standard tray for a SIM card.

The design of the phone is first of all made as convenient as possible. All parts are perfectly fitted, there are no huge gaps. Generally appearance fully corresponds to the price.

Screen

The 3-inch screen has become the main feature of the Nokia Asha 309. User reviews speak of good sensor sensitivity and excellent color reproduction. The resolution is 240 x 400 pixels. This is a capacitive display, which makes the model more interesting than the previous ones in the Asha line. The screen is pleasant to use, the interface works smoothly. The brightness is at a sufficient level, when the viewing angle is changed, there is no fading and image distortion. There is no automatic brightness control here.

Camera

A simple 2 MP camera is installed. Focus is fixed. It is possible to shoot in portrait and landscape modes. There are several buttons for settings and switching shooting options. There are a number of modes that allow you to make photos more original. The maximum photo resolution is 1600 x 1200 pixels. The camera is easy to use and takes average quality pictures. Video is recorded in a modest resolution of 176 x 144 pixels. The footage is saved in the phone's memory or on a memory card. Can be transferred to a personal computer via micro-USB.

Communications

Nokia Asha 309 was not left without communications. Characteristics of supported networks - GSM 900/1800. Built-in Bluetooth 2.1, which has an A2DP profile, which allows you to connect a wireless headset. There is also Wi-Fi, which works stably even with a weak signal.

Interface

The phone is based on the redesigned Series 40 operating system. The lock screen now displays a clock and notifications of missed events. To unlock, use a finger gesture from left to right or vice versa. The desktop contains information about the network status, time, date, selected profile, battery level. There are also icons for accessing the phone book and other application shortcuts. Settings allow you to select the icons that will be displayed on the main screen.

Navigation between menu windows is smooth. It is possible to set themes and change the main picture. The notification window always opens quickly, here you can access the management of Wi-Fi and data transfer.

Phone book

The mobile memory can hold up to 2000 numbers. Contacts are searched by entering the first letters of the name in a special line. By the way, last names are not searched. Without problems, contacts are copied to the SIM card and vice versa. It is possible to customize the display format. One contact can be assigned several numbers, e-mail, a certain melody, and also specify a birthday. Lines must not exceed 50 characters.

Messages

Received SMS are grouped into horizontal lists. Here you can delete unnecessary ones, save them as drafts, and combine messages into dialogs. Dialing is done in the usual way, for sending a contact is selected from the phone book or entered manually. You can include a picture, video, or note in your message.

The keyboard is presented in two forms: QWERTY and a variant in which there are several characters on each key. Typing is fast enough, despite the small diagonal.

autonomy

The battery received a capacity of 1110 mAh. Phone without problems enough for 5 days with an average load. In talk mode, Nokia Asha 309 can withstand 17 hours, the player - 54 hours. If used for short calls, then a full charge is enough for more than a week.

Outcome

The phone turned out to be functional and convenient. Sufficient volume and good vibration does not allow you to miss incoming calls. In terms of autonomy, the phone completely surpasses many competitors in the price category.

attractive design;
high-quality display;
good autonomy;
low cost.

the camera takes poor quality pictures;
no 3G.

The phone will be a good choice for those who do not want to purchase an Android device.