Nokia C2-03 Philippines: Price, Specs, Features, and Availability Update

Nokia Philippines is all set to release the Nokia C2-03 here in the country come Friday, August 5.

Nokia C2-03

The Nokia C2-03, first announced back in June at the Nokia Connections 2011 in Singapore, is a Touch and Type phone featuring Dual-SIM functionality. It’s actually the 3rd Touch and Type phone in Nokia’s line-up following Nokia X3 and C3, and also the third Dual-SIM phone following Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01.

Nokia C2-03

Like Nokia C2-00, the Nokia C2-03 is also built with the Easy Swap feature which allows users to insert a new SIM by opening slot on the side of the phone and without having to turn off the phone or removing its battery. Nokia C2-03 carries the Series 40 platform and is pre-loaded with apps like the new Nokia Maps and Nokia Browser for Series 40. With a 1020 mAh battery under its hood, it’s promised to offer up to 5 hours talk time, up to 35 hours music playback, and up to 400 hours in standby mode. The phone also features a 2MP camera capable of taking still phones and recording videos.



Nokia C2-03 will be available in Chrome Black and Golden White (see comment below). Suggested retail price here in the Philippines is Php 4,490. Check notable specs and official press release after the break.



Nokia C2-03 Specs and Features



Dual-SIM, Dual Standby

SIM 1: GSM 900/1800

SIM 2: GSM 850/1900

Symbian Series 40

2.6 inches TFT Resistive Touchscreen, 240 x 320 pixels

10MB Storage, expandable up to 32GB microSD

2MP camera, 1600x1200 pixels

Video recording, QCIF @ 15 fps

GPRS

EDGE

Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP

MicroUSB 2.0

FM Radio tuner w/ FM recording

1020 mAh Li-Ion battery

103 x 51.4 x 17 mm

115 g



Click to Read Press Release

Swap Sims in Seconds with the new Nokia C2-03



Are your friends and loved ones using different mobile networks? Have you got several SIM cards to make sure you stay in touch without busting your budget? Now, you can stay connected with everyone even if they are using different networks with the Nokia C2-03.



The Nokia C2-03 has the revolutionary Easy Swap innovation exclusively from Nokia. This means that you can just open the SIM card slot on the side of the phone and put the new SIM card in. There’s no need to reboot the phone because you can swap your SIMs in seconds! Plus, it remembers the settings for up to five separate SIM cards, each of which can be personalized with a dedicated name and preferred call, SMS or data experience.



The Nokia C2-03 is the third Touch and Type device Nokia has introduced within less than a year. Touch and Type means consumers get the best of both worlds, the accuracy of a keypad for text, email and documents with the quick touch pad for browsing music or navigating the phone makes mobile use a breeze.



Nikka Abes, Corporate Communications Manager for Nokia Philippines, explained that the launch of the Nokia C2-03 is part of the company’s strategy to provide greater, more differentiated choices for consumers. “We want to enable more Filipinos to connect to the internet with a better, faster, more convenient and more affordable mobile web experience,” she said.



The all new browser of the Nokia C2-03 compresses data to lower internet costs, has a localizable homescreen, and offers easy access to web applications and favorite content. Other features include a 2mp camera, 2.5” display, stereo FM radio, and media player. It supports up to a 32GB memory card for thousands of photos, videos and music files for entertainment on the move.



There’s more! When you buy the Nokia C2-03, it comes with a Smart SIM card that comes with amazing freebies equivalent to an amount of PhP6,960. Enjoy free Unlimited Facebook access when you download Smart’s Facebook Mobile App by simply texting FB to 211. You will also get free 300 ALL Network Text and 20 minutes Smart to Smart Calls for 2 days for 12 months!*



The Nokia C2-03 will be in stores first week of August. It has an SRP of PhP4,490.



*First month is free while succeeding months would require topping up at least Php 199 per month to avail of the same offer every 2nd of the following month.



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