Nokia’s Asha range of phones provides a wide range of useful features for all sorts of people. Picking the one that’s right for you can be simple. Let’s take a look at all the phones currently in the Nokia Asha range, from the versatile Nokia Asha 203 to the full touch Nokia Asha 311.
Nokia Asha 203
For people upgrading to their first smartphone, a touchscreen can be a little daunting, at first.. That’s where the Nokia Asha 203 comes in, providing both a touchscreen display and a regular keypad to make it easier to stay connected while on the move. At 2.4 inches, there’s more than enough space for checking out your favourite web sites, and there’s also a 2-Megapixel camera for taking photographs.
Best suited for:
People new to touchscreens
Nokia Asha 205
With its integrated Facebook app and QWERTY keypad, the affordable Nokia Asha 205 is the perfect device for fans of social networking. The dedicated Facebook button can launch the app within seconds without having to go through the menu, keeping you in contact with your friends and family at all times.
Best suited for:
Social networking on a budget
Nokia Asha 300
If photography is something you care about, the Nokia Asha 300 could be the perfect phone for you. Despite its compact dimensions, the Asha 300 is one of the most impressive, affordable handsets on the market, boasting a pin-sharp 5-Megapixel camera. It also gets Touch & Type technology, 3G, and comes with a host of different apps including Facebook and Angry Birds.
Best suited for:
Photography fans
Nokia Asha 302
The Nokia Asha 302 is an ideal device when it comes to keeping in touch with work, friends and family. The large QWERTY keypad features an ergonomic design that’s great for emailing and instant messaging, and the inclusion of both 3G and WLAN means you’ll be able to access your emails without delay, wherever you go. Add in features like Bluetooth and a 3.2-Megapixel camera, and there’s a lot to like about the Asha 302.
Best suited for:
Email addicts
Nokia Asha 305
Nokia leads the way when it comes to affordable touchscreen smartphones, and the Nokia Asha 305 is a brilliant example of this. This stylish phone is available in four different colours, including black, red, blue and silver, and it packs in a 3-inch touchscreen with tactile feedback and an orientation sensor so the phone knows which way you’re holding it. The Asha 305 also gets dual SIM technology, so you’ll be able to make and receive calls from two different phone numbers.
Best suited for:
Full touch on a budget
Nokia Asha 308 Dual SIM
The touchscreen Nokia Asha 308 is ideal for people with several phone numbers, thanks to the inclusion of dual-SIM technology. The main SIM card lives under the battery on the Nokia 308, but you can also add a second SIM card, letting people contact you on the same phone using both home and work numbers. The SIM cards are also hot-swappable, so you can switch multiple SIM cards and numbers without having to turn off the phone – perfect for sharing with other family members.
Best suited for:
People with multiple phone numbers
Nokia Asha 310 Dual SIM
The Nokia Asha 310 Dual SIM makes a compelling case for itself when it comes to features. As with the Asha 308, it features dual-SIM technology, and also packs in Wi-Fi for faster and more affordable web browsing and downloads. It boasts a 3-inch touchscreen, offers Bluetooth for sharing your files with other devices, and there’s also a 2-Megapixel camera.
Best suited for:
People who want it all
Nokia Asha 311
Just like Nokia’s Lumia range, the Asha family offers plenty of stunning smartphones. The Nokia Asha 311 is the perfect device for fashion fans, with a contemporary design that’s available in a host of smart colours. Features on the Nokia Asha 311 include a scratch-proof Corning Gorilla Glass display, 3G connectivity, a 3-Megapixel camera and Wi-Fi.
Best suited for:
Fashionistas
Here’s an overview of the whole range (click for full size):
