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Nokia Asha 306 vs Nokia Asha 309

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Posted: 06 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released

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Posted: 25 Sep 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
OSSeries 40 UI  
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.34 x 2.12 x 0.50 inches (110.3 x 53.8 x 12.8 mm)4.33 x 2.13 x 0.51 inches (109.9 x 54 x 13 mm) 
Weight3.46 oz (98 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
3.59 oz (102 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key  
ColorsBlue, Red, White, GrayBlack, White 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

155 ppi155 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

LCDLCD 
Colors65 53665 536 
TouchscreenResistive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
Battery
Talk time14.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
9.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time25.0 days (600 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
39.8 days (956 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Music playback40.00 hours40.00 hours 
Video playback9.50 hours9.50 hours 
Capacity1110 mAh1110 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

32 MB RAM / 64 MB ROM64 MB RAM / 128 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.01 GB  
Maximum User Storage 0.020 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

F2.8  
FeaturesExposure compensation, White balance presets, Digital zoom, Effects, Self-timerExposure compensation, White balance presets, Digital zoom, Effects, Self-timer 
Camcorder176 x 144 pixels 10 fpsOther, 144 x 176 pixels 10 fps 
Recording formatMPEG4, H.263  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Genre, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, AVI, 3GPP  
RadioFM, Stereo, Recording optionFM, Stereo, RDS, Recording option 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, VideoVideo 
Internet browsing
BrowserSeries 40 OSS Browser, supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, CSS 2.1, Javascript 1.8, XMLNokia Browser 2.0, supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, WAP 1.1, WAP 1.2.1, CSS, CSS 2.1, Javascript 1.8, XML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), MySpace, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning  
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID2000 entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes, Dictionary 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingWindows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google TalkWindows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk 
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1 
APIJSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-211, JSR-226, JSR-234, JSR-248, JSR-256, Nokia UI API 1.6, In-App Purchase API 1.0JSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-211, JSR-226, JSR-234, JSR-248, JSR-256 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0 
ProfilesDial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Public Area Network (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n, e, i 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesUSB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietaryProprietary 
OtherComputer sync, OTA sync, SyncMLComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice recording 
Availability
Officially announced06 Jun 201225 Sep 2012 
Shopping information
AccessoriesNokia Stereo Headset WH-102, Nokia Compact Charger AC-11, 2GB Micro SD memory card, User GuideNokia Asha 309, Nokia Charger AC-11, Nokia Battery BL-4U, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102 
MSRP price€ 68  
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