Nokia C3 review: SNS love

Introduction

Nokia C3 is young and social, easy and reliable. Messaging and social networking are the very heart of this handset. But are they enough of a head-turner to become a phone’s key selling points? Sure thing! Just add a pinch of charisma and hang a price tag fit for the masses and you have got yourself a recipe for a true love story.

At its Indonesia launch, the phone drew big crowds and it seems success in Europe is only a matter of time with a price tag of about 100 euro. Compromises are always implied in this price bracket but the Nokia C3 does well to focus all attention on its strengths. Its a budget package no doubt about that but so wonderfully balanced. It has all the relevant features and the target audience isnt likely to miss whats not there.

Nokia C3 official photos

A QWERTY messenger focused on the basics, the Nokia C3 is an excellent upgrade option for the budget-minded. And social networking isnt just a thing for marketing to work with. The full QWERTY keyboard, dedicated Messaging and Contacts keys, along with Wi-Fi connectivity round off a solid package that will give the right user all the performance they need.

Key features QWERTY messenger bar Quad-band GSM/EDGE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi support Solid SNS integration on the homescreen and with dedicated buttons 2.4″ 256K-color QVGA display with excellent sunlight legibility 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera QVGA video recording at 15fps Series 40 UI, 6th edition Stereo FM radio with RDS, Visual radio Bluetooth (with A2DP) Standard microUSB port microSD card slot (8GB supported, 2GB included) 3.5mm audio jack Great audio quality Reasonable price Main disadvantages No 3G Low-grade camera, no autofocus, no flash Poor video recording S40 is outdated, never mind the visual updates No multi-tasking Doesn’t charge off the microUSB port No USB cable in the retail box No office document viewer No smart dialing

The Nokia C3 is a social gadget for the young. Whats not to like if Facebook is your second home and you want to always stay in touch. Attractive design and the right feature set come at a price that many can afford. The Nokia C3 is so full of potential because its suited for both emerging and mature markets.

In the low end, you will sometimes come across rare gems of phones that will surprise you with their styling and features. The Nokia C3 isnt one of them. The key word here is enough. The build, the connectivity, the interface even the imaging is good enough.

Nokia C3 live shots

A 2MP fixed-focus camera isnt the kind to send your digicam into retirement its good enough for photography you need to quickly share. The screen isnt perfect for media or browsing, theres no fast network data, you have a QWERTY keyboard but no document editing you catch our drift.

There isnt much to get excited about but well state it again the right users will find more than enough to get excited about. The Nokia C3 is a phone that wants to be in every pocket lets see if it is the right choice for you.

Nokia C3 review: SNS love

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