Nokia 6300

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Nokia 6300
ManufacturerNokia
TypeFeature phone
First releasedJanuary 2007 (2007-01)
DiscontinuedMay 2009 (2009-05)
PredecessorNokia 6100
SuccessorNokia 6303 classic
Nokia 6700 classic[1]
RelatedNokia 3110 classic
Nokia 6301
Compatible networksGSM 900/1800/1900
GPRS
EDGE
Form factorBar
Dimensions106.4 mm (4.19 in) H
43.6 mm (1.72 in) W
11.7 mm (0.46 in) D
Weight91 g (3.2 oz)
Operating systemSeries 40 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
CPU235 MHz, ARM9
Memory16 MB
Storage32 MB
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 2 GB
SIMminiSIM
BatteryNokia BL-4C, 860 mAh, 3.7 V user replaceable Li-ion
ChargingNokia 2-mm DC Charging Interface
Rear camera2 MP (1600×1200 max.)
QCIF video recording (176×144 px. MPEG4 at 15 fps max.)
Display2 in (51 mm) diagonal TFT LCD
240 × 320 px QVGA
1:1.3 aspect-ratio full-screen
16.7M colors
SoundMono speaker, 2.5mm stereo audio jack
ConnectivityBluetooth 2.0 + EDR with A2DP, HFP, HSP, OPP and DUN
Mini USB 2.0
Data inputsKeypad
Push buttons
Hearing aid compatibilityM2
Made inHungary
OtherUSB tethering

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. 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.

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]

Nokia 6301b ready to accept a voice command. Note the pink signal strength indicator showing it is connected to a router rather than a GSM tower.

Further derivatives, the 6301 and 6300i released in 2008, added WiFi (802.11b/g) and UMA capabilities, increased storage and memory (64 MB and 32 MB instead of 32 MB and 16 MB, respectively), microSDHC support, and a later revision of Series 40. They were announced on 20 September 2007 and 26 March 2008 respectively.[8][9] The 6301b was sold in North America and switched the 900 MHz GSM band for 850 MHz. The 6300i is differentiated from the 6301 in permitting use of WiFi for applications other than Wi-Fi calling, such as web browsing.

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,[10] officially the best-selling Nokia handset in 2007.[11] 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.[12]

Reviewers of the handset generally praised the build quality and feature set.[13] Reviewer S21 called it "our favourite Nokia phone for a long time", praising the user-friendliness and metallic design.[14]

The 6300 was succeeded by the Nokia 6303 classic and Nokia 6700 classic.[15][16]

References

  1. See . Although PhoneArena claims the Nokia 6700 classic was also the successor.
  2. "Hands on with just announced Nokia phones - Nokia 6086, 6300, 6290 and 2626".
  3. "Nokia 6300 review | S21". Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  4. "Nokia 6300 review: The slim Finn". GSMArena.com.
  5. "Mobile Phone Reviews Inc. OPPO, Huawei, Samsung & Apple & More". 3 August 2021.
  6. "Nokia unveils three new phone models". Reuters. 29 January 2009.
  7. "Nokia 6300 (2006)". Retrieved 2025-05-25.
  8. "Nokia 6301 with VOIP / UMA". Mobile Gazette. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  9. "Nokia 6300i". Mobile Gazette. 26 March 2008. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  10. "The Nokia 6700 gets a June release date". 28 May 2009.
  11. "Nokia 6301 is Upgrade to Nokia 6300 With Added Wifi". www.streetdirectory.com.
  12. "Nokia Rules Africa - ExtremeTech".
  13. "Mobile Phone Reviews Inc. OPPO, Huawei, Samsung & Apple & More". 3 August 2021.
  14. "Nokia 6300 review | S21". Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  15. "Nokia unveils three new phone models". Reuters. 29 January 2009.
  16. "Mobile Phones & Wearables Buying Advice". Archived from the original on 2022-03-07.

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