Currently, for many mobile users, the acquisition of a new mobile phone is becoming a real challenge. From the abundance of models and colors, my eyes run up: Samsung Galaxy, iPhone 5, Sony Expiry, Nokia Asha 503. Customer reviews are the only way to understand whether a particular device matches your preferences and, more importantly, your budget. Agree, after all, many of the functions that manufacturers offer their potential customers are not always in demand in everyday life. The advantage for most customers is the ability to talk normally, without interference, receive messages, play some toys. And the most important parameter is a long-lasting battery.
Expectations from the new model
Even at the dawn of the emergence of cellular communications, the most powerful and long-lasting batteries were the batteries of the phones of the Finnish multinational company Nokia. Then the entire population of the Earth with enthusiasm for days and hours played the "Snake", in no way afraid to remain without the ability to make a call. The well-known models 1100 and 3310 were replaced by smartphones. However, Nokia, in the fight against the global financial crisis, missed this stage. Therefore, alas, she failed to grab the palm.
This organization is currently managed by Microsoft. Let's see if the change of leadership affected the quality of the once-demanded products, and what advantages can be highlighted in it. Let's review the budget phone Nokia Asha 503, reviews of which are found in digests every now and then.
General parameters and cost
This model went on sale in 2013. Its publication was announced by company representatives in October. The main focus of the manual was on the possibility of using two SIM cards at the same time. At the same time, unlike other analogues, they work both in 3G format and in 2G low waves. 10,26 centimeters high, 6,06 centimeters wide, 1,27 centimeters thick and 111,4 grams weighs the Nokia Asha 503 phone in question. The price of this device today varies within one hundred US conventional units. The device, assembled in India, will be slightly cheaper than the model made in Finland.
Phone screen
Now consider the display of this new product. The screen size is 7.62 centimeters. Moreover, its resolution is 320x240. In principle, in the entire model line, only the third copy is worthy of respect - Nokia Asha 503. Reviews about the display of this phone are somewhat confusing: some are satisfied with the brightness and contrast of colors, others are indignant at the inability to see the message or other information on the street or in a place full of light. Of course, this flaw can be adjusted. You only need to use the "Brightness" function. Although it will have to sacrifice a fair amount of battery power.
Second disappointment
Another minus is the pixel density of the smartphone screen. This flaw is especially clearly visible when loading web pages with a lot of graphics. Then all the drawings turn into small faded figures. Considering something becomes quite problematic.
A set of messages is carried out using the touchpad keyboard, "drop-down" from the context menu. At the same time, the manufacturers took into account the errors of previous models and removed from the "Auto-dial" functions. Therefore, writing a message is carried out without any prompts. This is another difference between the Nokia Asha 503 smartphone. User reviews about this innovation are twofold. Many are satisfied with the lack of unnecessary and sometimes very unnecessary pop-up words. Those who want to save time are absolutely not enthusiastic about this know-how.
Sound accompaniment
Screen glass is shockproof. Its creation required the advanced Corning Gorilla Glass technology . The display responds well to touch. On the right side of the smartphone are conveniently located on / off buttons, as well as sound controls. I would like to dwell on the last function in more detail. Agree that in transport, on the street or in crowded places, the melody of the ringing phone is often not heard. That is why many consumers choose a model that will tell the owner about an incoming message through a powerful signal. Alas, Nokia Asha 503 does not apply to such smartphones. Customer reviews contain many comments about this flaw.
Photo and video options
Of course, many are interested in the camera of this smartphone. The number of megapixels should please, there are five of them. It is worth noting that many phones of the company in question have a camera similar in functionality. And I must say that this is enough for a clear and high-quality picture. However, this in no way affects the Nokia Asha 503 smartphone. Photos are blurry, unfocused and very “noisy”. The Video function is also quite weak. If in standard smartphones it takes from one or more frames in one second, then in this version you can capture only nineteen slides.
"Inside" of the smartphone
What is the processor and operating system of this phone? The Nokia company has repeatedly stated that their new product runs on the Asha 1.1.1 platform. Engineers and management of the organization call this system "Smartphone OS". If we compare the models available on the market operating on iOS, Windows Phone or Android platforms with the “brainchild” of the Finnish concern, the disappointing conclusion suggests that the Asha 1.1.1 platform is a long forgotten old. If you exaggerate slightly, the Nokia Asha 503 phone is an almost complete analogue of ten-year-old gadgets that work without any system at all.
Smartphone manufacturers only casually talk about the processor. But this information is not needed in order to understand that it is very mediocre. Regardless of the nature of the commands, the phone needs time to execute them.
Battery characteristic
For users, battery parameters are also important. In 3G operating mode, the battery lasts a little more than four hours. If you switch to 2G format, the phone will work for twelve hours. It is noteworthy that in standby mode, the smartphone is able to be turned on for up to twenty days (according to experts).
The model in question is equipped with a Wi-Fi signal reception function. In addition, you can send and receive data using Bluetooth 3.0. Both the first and second options can be enabled in the menu, which is located in the “drop-down” window at the top of the screen.
Positive points among the minuses
A great advantage of this device is its excellent and convenient navigation. The absence of additional buttons on the control panel makes it impossible even the slightest attempt to get lost in the menu. Screen for selected applications and a screen for monitoring the status of social networks - the new Nokia Asha 503 is also equipped with these options. Customer reviews using this model are, in principle, standard. The main advantage of this phone is its stunning exterior design: it seems that the smartphone fell into the water and froze. His "ice" body beckons with its radiance. The second positive point is the price. Agree, there are few high-quality smartphones, the cost of which is equal to one hundred American dollars. If you do not expect anything supernatural from this model, then this is a pretty decent budget option. It is noteworthy that the color scheme, in which the novelty of the Finnish company is presented, is quite wide. The consumer can choose a smartphone not only in classic white or black, but also stop his eyes on bright yellow, blue, green or red options.