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Nokia Asha 306 preview: 306 to get a full touch version in India
Nokia Asha 306 is going to be a success in India. Nokia is apparently working on a full touch version of its famous Asha low-end phone series. Some tech blogs have posted reports on the possible handset with information from reliable sources. The new Asha device, which is rumored to be named Asha 306, will come with a full touchscreen instead of the series’ typical keyboard. The Unwired View, which got a leaked user’s guide of the possible Nokia Asha 306, has initiated the debate over the new phone. Images and the user’s guide (PDF) of the phone clearly show that the new Asha handset will have a touchscreen display.
Display screen
It looks like Asha 306 will come with a 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 412 pixels. It won’t be able to challenge leading smartphones of the day. However, with touchscreen capability, even budget customers can enjoy the features of a smartphone. Nokia might have designed the phone with a clear aim at the average customers. Indeed, there are millions of customers, who look for touchscreen devices for a low price.
It looks like Asha 306 will come with a 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 412 pixels. It won’t be able to challenge leading smartphones of the day. However, with touchscreen capability, even budget customers can enjoy the features of a smartphone. Nokia might have designed the phone with a clear aim at the average customers. Indeed, there are millions of customers, who look for touchscreen devices for a low price.
Appearance and Multimedia
The leaked images of Asha 306 show that it is a cute and small handset. Of course, it might be the best of the Nokia Asha series with its touchscreen and other advanced features. The device will be curvature in its design and it will have a trendy finishing. The rear camera on the device can record good video and images for sharing on social media sites and e-mailing.
As far as multimedia features are concerned, the device will possibly have FM radio or MP3 player. Most versions of the Asha series are known for their FM and media player features. At the top of the handset, there will be a 3.5mm jack for the earpiece. A microUSB slot will let you share files between the PC. You can transfer songs and movies to the device for watching on the go or during the leisure hours.
The leaked images of Asha 306 show that it is a cute and small handset. Of course, it might be the best of the Nokia Asha series with its touchscreen and other advanced features. The device will be curvature in its design and it will have a trendy finishing. The rear camera on the device can record good video and images for sharing on social media sites and e-mailing.
As far as multimedia features are concerned, the device will possibly have FM radio or MP3 player. Most versions of the Asha series are known for their FM and media player features. At the top of the handset, there will be a 3.5mm jack for the earpiece. A microUSB slot will let you share files between the PC. You can transfer songs and movies to the device for watching on the go or during the leisure hours.
Expected tech specs
The Nokia Asha 306 may have a 1GHz processor. But there is no confirmation on the innards of the device from the Finnish handset maker. It is not clear whether the device will run on the Symbian S40 or MeeGo OS. Sometimes, the device may debut the Espoo’s Linux-based Meltemi OS. Whatever, the Asha 306 will grab the attention of average customers, who look for low-priced devices with more modern features.
The Nokia Asha 306 may have a 1GHz processor. But there is no confirmation on the innards of the device from the Finnish handset maker. It is not clear whether the device will run on the Symbian S40 or MeeGo OS. Sometimes, the device may debut the Espoo’s Linux-based Meltemi OS. Whatever, the Asha 306 will grab the attention of average customers, who look for low-priced devices with more modern features.
Additionally, the Asha 306 may have internal memory with a microSD slot for memory expansion up to 32GB. The Asha 306 may have a weight of 93.5 grams. It might likely have WiFi, Bluetooth, Flash, audio and video players to support formats like MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC and much more. The BL-4U 1100 mAh Li-Ion camera can keep Asha 306 active for 7 hours and 30 minutes. You can listen to the music for around 50 hours and put the device on GSM standby for up to 400 hours before the battery runs out.
What others say?
“The images show that the device can support multiple home screens, an Android-style notifications bar and pinch-to-zoom, but this could either be evidence of the S40 re-skin (codenamed “Sonic”) or, fancifully, the first appearance of Espoo’s Linux-based Meltemi OS for low-end phones,” comments Daniel Cooper of Engadget.
“The images show that the device can support multiple home screens, an Android-style notifications bar and pinch-to-zoom, but this could either be evidence of the S40 re-skin (codenamed “Sonic”) or, fancifully, the first appearance of Espoo’s Linux-based Meltemi OS for low-end phones,” comments Daniel Cooper of Engadget.
“In terms of features the Nokia 306 has GSM connectivity, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5 mm headset jack, a camera (resolution not known), microUSB, and hot-swappable microSD card slot supporting up to 32 GB. Processor, screen size and other details are not mentioned,” Indian Mobile’s Nilabh Jha elaborates the available features of the upcoming Asha 306.
Conclusion
The Finnish mobile maker has already launched a set of low-priced Asha handsets that include Asha 303, Asha 300, Asha 200, Asha 202 and Asha 203. All of them have typical keypads similar to a feature phone. The 303 only makes some difference with a QWERTY physical screen and touch display. The Asha 306 is now to come as the topper of the series with a full touch display and many more advanced features.
The Finnish mobile maker has already launched a set of low-priced Asha handsets that include Asha 303, Asha 300, Asha 200, Asha 202 and Asha 203. All of them have typical keypads similar to a feature phone. The 303 only makes some difference with a QWERTY physical screen and touch display. The Asha 306 is now to come as the topper of the series with a full touch display and many more advanced features.
