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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
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| Series | Nokia 6000 series |
| First released | November 28, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-11-28) |
| Availability by region | January 2007 |
| Discontinued | May 2009 (2009-05) |
| Predecessor | Nokia 6070 Nokia 6230 |
| Successor | Nokia 6300 4G Nokia 6303 classic Nokia 6700 classic[1] |
| Related | Nokia 5310 Nokia 6301 Nokia 6500 classic Nokia 6500 slide |
| Compatible networks | GSM,GPRS,EDGE |
| Form factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 106.4×43.6×11.7 mm (4.19×1.72×0.46 in) |
| Weight | 91 g (3 oz) |
| Operating system | Series 40 |
| CPU | ARM9 Core |
| Memory | 7.8MB |
| Removable storage | MicroSD, max 2GB |
| Battery | 0.86amp-hoursLithium-ion battery |
| Rear camera | 2megapixels |
| Display | 2.0 inch, 240 x 320 (16.7 million colours) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth,USB |
| Data inputs | Keypad |
| Development status | Discontinued (May 2009); replaced by theNokia 6303 classic |
| SAR | 0.57 W/kg |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M2 |
TheNokia 6300 is a mobile telephone handset produced byNokia. It was announced on 28 November 2006[2] and released in January 2007. This model was assembled in several factories, including Jucu plant, nearCluj, inRomania.[clarification needed] The Nokia 6300 is a mid-range phone combining a classic candybar design with a durablestainless steel and slim (11.7 mm thick) body.[3] It runs onSeries 40.
The 6300 was considered the successor of many models, including6230i and6310i.[4][5] The 6300 electronics are based on theNokia 3110 classic and related to various other Nokia phones including theNokia 5310, andNokia 3500 classic.
The 6300 was a hit and became one of the top-selling Nokia models on the market during its time,[6] and one of the most notable phones created by Nokia.[7] Slightly improved modelsNokia 6301 and Nokia 6300i were launched later in 2007 and 2008 respectively. In 2020, a new handset inspired by the 6300 was launched as the Nokia 6300 4G, as part of theNokia Originals line.
The phone supportsMicroSD cards up to 2 GB (4 GB with the6300i variant), meaning that the phone can be used practically as an MP3 player. Using the supplied and freely availableNokia PC Suite, one can convert all the MP3 files in a music library toe-AAC in order to fit more on the card. The 2.5 mm headphone jack means that few commercial headsets will fit the phone, however there are adapters available enabling the use of headphones with a standard jack.
Like most other new Nokia phones, the 6300 eschews their oldPop-Port connector for a standard mini-USB connector. At the launch, many questioned why to include the USB port for data, but not for charging. Despite companies likeBlackBerry using USB connectors to charge phones, USB charging was not standardized at the time of development of the platform in 2006. USB BC (Battery Charging) 1.0 (USB hardware) was released as a standard in 2007 the same year theNokia 6500 classic (with USB charging) was released.
The phone also has two slow flashing lights on the side, to show missed calls or messages. This feature is an update of the reminder light in the 6060 Fold phone that did not have an external display.
The phone is also believed to be the first mobile phone shipped with a “Dark Mode” where the display is nominally black. The feature was developed to maximise battery performance but also used to match the screen to the exterior colour of the phone.
With firmware version 06.01 and later, Nokia 6300 is capable of playingMPEG-4 (*.mp4) files with aQCIF resolution of 176×144 at 25 frames per second. 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 6300 a music phone similar to its counterparts, the NokiaXpressMusic. In addition, video clips can replace ringtones so that an actual motion picture is shown while there is an incoming call.
Nokia 6300 was a highly popular mobile phone handset throughout the world,[8] officially the best-selling Nokia handset in 2007.[9] A report fromThe Economist said that Nokia 6300 was the most popular handset in Africa as of the beginning of 2011, four years after the original release.[10]
Reviewers of the handset generally praised the build quality and feature set.[11] ReviewerS21 called it "our favourite Nokia phone for a long time", praising the user-friendliness and metallic design.[12]
The 6300 was succeeded by theNokia 6303 classic andNokia 6700 classic.[13][14]
The Nokia 6300i is an upgraded version of the Nokia 6300 with the same design but addingWireless LAN andVoIP capability and support for 4 GBmicroSD cards (the 6300 could only support up to 2 GB microSD cards). It was announced on 26 March 2008.[15] The device is designed for typical use inEurope and only distributed there.
The Nokia 6300 4G is a phone announced in November 2020 byHMD Global that resembles the Nokia 6300 in design. It runsKaiOS and has other updated and newer capabilities, while staying true to the 6300's form.
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modes | GSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 Americas version (Euro/Asian version has 900 in place of 850 band) |
| Weight | 91 g (3.21 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: 4.5 hours Standby: 348 hrs (14.5 days) |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 860 mAh (Nokia BL-4C) |
| Display | Type:LCD (ColorTFT/TFD) Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit) Size: 2" Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) |
| Platform / OS | BB5 /Nokia Series 40, 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 |
| Memory | 7.8 MB (built-in, flash shared memory) |
| Phone Book Capacity | 1000 |
| 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 2.0 + EDR |
| PC Sync | Yes |
| USB | Built-in Mini-USB connector (does not charge phone) |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | Yes |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes |
| Data-Capable | Yes |
| Flight Mode | Yes |
| Packet Data | Technology: EDGE (EGPRS) class 10 |
| WAP / Web Browser | WAP 2.0 / supports HTML, XHTML, TCP/IP |
| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: T9 |
| Side Keys | volume keys on right |
| Memory Card Slot | Card Type:microSD / TransFlash up to 2 GB. 1 GB card included (depending on service provider) |
| Email Client | Protocols Supported: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP supports attachments |
| MMS | MMS 1.2 / up to 300 KB per message / SMIL |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way: Yes |
| FM Radio | Stereo: Yes |
| Music Player | Supported Formats: MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
| Camera | Resolution: 2+ megapixel with 8x digital zoom |
| Streaming Video | Protocol:3GPP |
| Video Capture | QCIF resolution, 15 frame/s, H.263 format |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| SyncML | Yes |
| To-Do List | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes |
| Games | Snake, Soccer 3D &Sudoku + Downloadable |
| Java ME | Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 supported JSRs: 75, 82, 120, 135, 172, 177, 184, 185, 205, 226 |
| Headset Jack | Yes (2.5 mm) |
| Push-To-Talk | Some versions only Type: PoC momo4u |
| Speaker Phone | Yes |
| Official Latest Firmware Version | 07.21/07.30 (depending on product code)[16] |
Media related toNokia 6300 at Wikimedia Commons
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