Nokia 6300 Review

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It's a lightweight, slimline candybar which does the everyday tasks well and includes most of the current in-vogue features - camera, music player, web browser, Bluetooth - for users who want to do more than phone and text

If you want a mobile that does the basics brilliantly and is built to last, look no further - the Nokia 6300 is that phone

Published on Jun 5, 2007

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Every mid-range business phone Nokia releases is heralded as the model that will finally tempt die-hard 6310 users to enter the colour world, and with long-time 6230i users now also reluctant to give up their trusty old mobiles, there's a gap in Nokia's range for a phone which promises longevity as much as bells and whistles.

The Nokia 6300 could be that phone. It's not 3G, but then if you're still using a 6230i or a 6310, web access is unlikely to be a priority, whatever the speed. It's a lightweight, slimline candybar which does the everyday tasks well and includes most of the current in-vogue features - camera, music player, web browser, Bluetooth - for users who want to do more than phone and text.

The 6300's build quality is excellent, and the brushed metal casing feels like it'd really go the distance. It's light but not flimsy, and the stainless steel battery cover is so rigid that it's a struggle to get it off and on again - and is unlikely to loosen over time like so many of today's plastic cases which rarely seem to see out their contracts.

The keypad follows the metallic theme, and the keys are responsive and return a healthy click. They seem a little small at first, but you'll soon be hitting all the right buttons with a little practice. The four-way navigation and main selection keys are large and equally responsive, and the other selection keys are far enough apart that you won't hit the wrong one in error. Best of all, the 6300 is small and light enough to fit neatly and comfortably into the palm of the hand.