The first big thing about this mobile phone is that it’s said to be the most affordable, Nokia has ever made. The target being the first time buyers, Nokia 103 is a feature rich mobile phone and is priced at Rs. 1,500/- in Pakistan.
According to the press release, Nokia 103 will be having a battery of capacity 800 mAh to provide a talk time of 11 hours and an awesome stand-by time of 27 days. Well that’s nearly a month. Checkout the full list of key features that Nokia 103 will come with.
Key Features
- Fresh design with dust proof key mat
- Listen to your favorite music with the stereo FM radio (requires headset)
- Personalize your phone and assign one of the 32-polyphonic ring tones of your preference
- Manage your contacts by creating different phone books with a total support up to 500 entries
- Record your call duration and access the call history in the call log list
- Manage your schedules and be on time with the calendar and the speaking clock/alarm clock The purpose of the company behind is the same of connecting next billion
- Integrated flashlight
- Storage of up to 250 SMS entries
- 3.5 mm AV connector
- Time tracker and pre-paid tracker (network based function)
- Preloaded games
Read more in the press release below or study the data sheet for a clear look.
Press Release
Karachi – 31st May, 2012: Nokia has now introduced its new Nokia 103 across Pakistan. The mobile phone happens to be Nokia’s most affordable product yet, but it certainly doesn’t cut back on its features for such a low price range. With a plethora of built-in functions, the phone is geared towards first time mobile phone buyers.Nokia 103 boasts of a new powerful battery providing a talk time of 11 hours and a staggering stand-by time of 27 days, a stylish scratch proof cover and a dust resistant keypad. It is a mobile phone designed for people who find it difficult to afford a phone, but need one to progress economically and socially. Other features included in the Nokia 103 area powerful front torch-light, a FM radio transmitter which works only with headsets (included), a speaking clock, MP3 grade ring-tones and the standard games.
“Nokia, as a company, aims to cater to the varying needs of customers from different social walks of life globally,” said Arif Shafique, General Manager, Nokia Pakistan and Afghanistan. “Of the world’s 7 billion people, 3.2 billion don’t have a phone yet. One of the strongest constraints is economical and we’ve been progressively lowering the entry barrier to the market while continually increasing the capability of our devices and delivering phones with contemporary, fresh designs. Nokia 103 combines a great experience for a first time user at an affordable cost.”
The mobile phone has been optimized for the needs of the Pakistani masses that are highly price sensitive with the above-mentioned features, and a price of around PKR 1500. The Nokia 103 is a mobile phone which will bring Nokia closer to its goal of connecting the next billion.
