Nokia Asha 303
18.05.12
Nokia might be showing off its high-end Windows Phone mobiles at last, but it hasn't forgotten about the budget blowers. The Nokia Asha 303 is a phone that looks basic, but has a few surprises in store. Better still, if and when it makes it to the UK (we've been told to expect it in the first few months of 2012), it should cost around £100.
We've gone hands-on with the Asha 303, so read on for our first impressions, and be sure to check out our hands-on photos and video in the little box to the top left of these words.
Design
We'd be lying if we said we were blown away by the Asha 303's style. It looks like the Qwerty keyboard that sits beneath the screen is meant to slide out, but in fact it's fixed in place. On the back there's an area with a brushed-metal effect, and the top and bottom of this phone feature gentle curves.
The Asha 303 feels light -- it only weighs 99g, so it's no hassle to lug this phone around with you. It's not massively slim, measuring 13.9mm thick, but we reckon it's easily thin enough to squeeze into your pockets.
Source: CNET UK