The Nokia 603 is set to enter the more affordable end of the market
with a sim free price point of £175. Given that it seems to pack quite a
powerful punch when it comes to hardware, this will make it one of the
more attractive handsets for pay as you go buyers.
The
Nokia 603 will run Symbian Belle, the updated platform which has been
well received by critics despite previous Symbian smartphones getting a
rough time under the media spotlight.
What makes the 603 special is its 1GHz processor and 3.5 inch
display, which has a decent resolution of 640x360. Few other mobiles at
this price point can
boast a 1GHz chip and, according to Nokia, it makes
it great for multitasking, as well as enabling the user interface to
feel snappy and swift under your fingertips.
Photographic capabilities have not been ignored as the Nokia 603 has a
five megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording. This is the kind of
function you would look for on a mobile twice its RRP, so Nokia must be
admired for squeezing so much into this package.
If you like gaming then the inclusion of both Angry Birds and Fruit
Ninja as standard will make the Nokia 603 particularly attractive. GPS,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G and even NFC (Near Field Communication) for
contactless payments are all included.
Because this sim free handset will be so cheap, it is unsurprising to
see Nokia targeting the youth market with the exterior design, as the
phone's chassis will be available in a rainbow of colours including
blue, white, cherry and yellow.
The Nokia 603 should be launching just in time for Christmas in the
UK and, given its specifications and price point, it should do very well
indeed.
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