Nokia 6300
Cell phone model
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The Nokia 6300 is a mobile telephone handset produced by Nokia. It was announced on 28 November 2006[2] and released in January 2007. This model was assembled in several factories, including Jucu plant, near Cluj, in Romania.[clarification needed] The Nokia 6300 is a mid-range phone combining a classic candybar design with a durable stainless steel and slim (11.7 mm thick) body.[3] It runs on Series 40.
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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
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| Type | Feature phone |
| First released | January 2007 |
| Discontinued | May 2009 |
| Predecessor | Nokia 6100 |
| Successor | Nokia 6303 classic Nokia 6700 classic[1] |
| Related | Nokia 3110 classic Nokia 6301 |
| Compatible networks | GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS EDGE |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions | 106.4 mm (4.19 in) H 43.6 mm (1.72 in) W 11.7 mm (0.46 in) D |
| Weight | 91 g (3.2 oz) |
| Operating system | Series 40 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 |
| CPU | 235 MHz, ARM9 |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Storage | 32 MB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 2 GB |
| SIM | miniSIM |
| Battery | Nokia BL-4C, 860 mAh, 3.7 V user replaceable Li-ion |
| Charging | Nokia 2-mm DC Charging Interface |
| Rear camera | 2 MP (1600×1200 max.) QCIF video recording (176×144 px. MPEG4 at 15 fps max.) |
| Display | 2 in (51 mm) diagonal TFT LCD 240 × 320 px QVGA 1:1.3 aspect-ratio full-screen 16.7M colors |
| Sound | Mono speaker, 2.5mm stereo audio jack |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR with A2DP, HFP, HSP, OPP and DUN Mini USB 2.0 |
| Data inputs | Keypad Push buttons |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M2 |
| Made in | Hungary |
| Other | USB tethering |
The 6300 was considered the successor of many models, including 6230i and 6310i.[4][5] The 6300 electronics are based on the Nokia 3110 classic and related to various other Nokia phones including the Nokia 5310, and Nokia 3500 classic.
A derivative of the 6300, the 6300b, supported the 850 MHz GSM band instead of 900 MHz, and was marketed in the United States.
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]
Further derivatives, the 6300i and 6301 released in 2008, added WiFi and UMA capabilities, increased storage and memory, and a later revision of Series 40. The model number was reused in 2020 for a KaiOS-powered mobile phone announced by HMD Global, the Nokia 6300 4G.
Popularity and reception
Nokia 6300 was a highly popular mobile phone handset throughout the world,[8] officially the best-selling Nokia handset in 2007.[9] A report from The 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] Reviewer S21 called it "our favourite Nokia phone for a long time", praising the user-friendliness and metallic design.[12]
The 6300 was succeeded by the Nokia 6303 classic and Nokia 6700 classic.[13][14]
