Nokia's Top Sellers As Of Q4 2012

I happened to visit a few mobilephone shops lately; one was a Nokia main supplier of Northern Mindanao, Philippines, another, a huge mobilephone shop in Misamis Occidental and lastly, Nokia's Flagship Store in Limketkai Mall, Cagayan De Oro City, so I throw to them the question at bar, which among the Nokia phones were selling well at the time being.

Coincidentally, they almost have the same answers, though they did not gave any information as to the number of units sold. Accordingly, the succeeding phones were the most inquired with a high rate of sales return.

On top of the lists is the Nokia 101, a dual SIM phone that costs around PhP1,500. The phone sports a memory card, a music player, and Nokia's compact design that could withstand any abuse. Main consideration here for buyers, the phone's price.

Nokia Asha 309 is close to second place, a full touch Asha device with a capacitive (soft touch) screen. The phone takes advantage of the popularity of touch interface, and among these breeds, the phone is the most affordable, stylish and game packed (40 Free EA Games), buyers can't say no to it.

Lastly, the Nokia Asha 302. As observed, people buy it because of its Wi-Fi feature aside from being an attractive QWERTY phone.

Aside from the top sellers, I also ask them about the Lumia line up. They say the Nokia Lumia 610 sold the fastest with affordability as the primary reason, and the Kris Aquino factor. Accordingly, people would often ask for the device that Kris used in the TV commercial.

Well, that's would be it for now, quite a short list I know but I tried my best to extract more information, its just that the sales personnel I've talked to where really tepid in sharing information's being restricted. Lets try this next time. ;)

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Dear Graduate, would you rather QWERTY or Touch?

Celebrate your successful finish in the academe with the best reward possible: a Nokia handset! For this year’s graduates, the global leader in mobile communications presents the latest mobile offerings to help you get started in the professional world, keep you connected to the things that matter most to you, and will suit your preference and budget.

Explore your horizons with touch screen smartphones
Aim for success with Nokia 700, the most compact touch screen monoblock smartphone in the world, with 1 Ghz processor, 3.2-inch AMOLED screen ClearBlack display, 2GB of internal memory, HD video capture and a 5 megapixel full focus camera with LED flash. It is also Nokia’s most eco-friendly smartphone, which boasts of a long battery life and uses eco-friendly materials and features to minimize battery consumption. It is priced at PhP13,450.

Get a head start at work without the high price with the Nokia 500. For only PhP8,290, this entry-level colorful smartphone offers high quality and fast performance thanks to its 1 GHz processor. It also boasts of a 5-megapixel camera, HD video, great music and entertainment experiences with HD TV connectivity, preloaded Nokia Maps, and free turn-by-turn navigation.

Take a chance with a QWERTY-Touch smartphone
At only PhP6,290, you can get the best of both QWERTY and touch with the Nokia Asha 303. Enjoy a full QWERTY keyboard for fast texting, chatting and typing in your social networks, and breeze through the web and access your apps with its exceptionally responsive touch screen. Experience fast and convenient connectivity with its 1 GHz processor and the latest 3.5G and Wi-Fi support that allows you to access your social networks, chat and mail more easily. And with its dedicated music key for instant access to playlist, and preloaded apps like Angry Birds Lite, you will always be entertained.

Gear up with the latest QWERTY phones
Stay social and connected with the new Nokia Asha 302, a premium quality QWERTY phone that offers great functionality and powerful performance at only PhP5,290. It supports Mail for Exchange and other great messaging features to help you manage your email, calendar and contacts wherever you go. You can also connect to popular social networks like Facebook, and chat through WhatsApp and other IM services. You can also enjoy faster, better and more affordable access to the Internet with the Nokia Browser.

Enjoy the freedom and convenience of staying in touch with the Nokia Asha 200. Type with ease using its QWERTY keypad and access your favorite email accounts, chat quickly and update Facebook and other social networks, and download music, apps and games directly to your phone. Conveniently change SIM cards with the Easy Swap Dual SIM feature for maximum network coverage. You can do all these for only PhP3,500.

With these great new smartphones and feature phones from Nokia, you will definitely have the best commemorative gift for your educational achievement.

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Nokia Asha 302 In Stores Now!

Get a head start with the new Nokia Asha 302

For young professionals and budding entrepreneurs, gear up for a fresh or new start at work with the Nokia Asha 302, a premium quality QWERTY phone that offers great functionality and powerful performance at a price that’s accessible to all.

The Nokia Asha 302 combines form and function, offering users an appealing look and feel, stylish keyboard, fast and convenient messaging, and affordable access to the Internet. Ultimately, it is a beautifully designed phone that connects fresh grads and yuppies to the things that matter most to them.

Great messaging features
First among the Series 40 phones to support Mail for Exchange, the Nokia Asha 302 supports a wide range of features to help you manage your email, calendar and contacts wherever you go. Get notification on new email messages; view plain text and HTML emails; sync multiple folders; flag, move and copy messages; and view and forward attachments. You can also create and view synchronized calendar events; create, accept and reject meeting requests; synchronize two-way contacts; and even lookup for contacts in the global address book.

Fast social networks access
The Nokia Asha 302 connects to popular social networks and enables chatting through Whatsapp and other IM services. It is also equipped with the Nokia Browser that provides faster, better and more affordable access to the Internet. The Nokia Browser makes internet content easy to discover with its localized and personalized home page design and portal to thousands of web apps. It also compresses data traffic up to 90 percent, meaning faster page downloads and cost reductions for you and the operators.

Beautiful and functional design
Inspired by the design of the iconic Nokia E71, the Nokia Asha 302 delivers the ultimate typing experience. The full physical QWERTY keymat is thumb-friendly, the perfect size for quick text input, while the pillowed convex keys help increase your typing accuracy. It also supports push email and other popular email services, which can be accessed right from the homescreen or the shortcut keys.

The Nokia Asha 302 carries other great multimedia capabilities including a 3.2 MP camera, enhanced stereo FM radio, a music player as well as up to 32 GB memory card support.

Make things happen with the Nokia Asha 302. It is available in stylish Dark Grey, White, Plum Red and Mid Blue colors. SRP is P5,290.

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Do the QWERTY dance and win a new Nokia Asha 302

Show your love for the QWERTY this time by dancing! With Nokia’s “Do the QWERTY” Facebook promo, Nokianatics get a chance to win the new Nokia Asha 302 by doing their own version of the ‘Do the QWERTY’ Dance as shown in the Nokia TVC.


The contest is open to all Nokianatics with a Facebook account. All you have to do is make a short video of yourself or your friends showing your own Do the QWERTY Dance based on the TVC. Your video should be 30 to 90 seconds long only and must be in MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, or 3GP format.

Go to https://facebook.com/nokiaphilippines and like the page in order to access the promo upload page. You can then upload your video entry after providing your full contact details. There’s no purchase requirement; all you need are those infectious dance moves that show just how much you love to ‘Do the QWERTY’ with Nokia!

Entries will be judged according to: Creativity – 30%; Originality – 40%; and Energy, fun and humor – 30%. Deadline of submission of entries is on March 30, 2012 at exactly 11:59 p.m.

Three entries with the craziest, funniest and most creatively choreographed QWERhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifTY Dance will be picked as winners. Winners will be announced on the Nokia Philippines Facebook Page on April 4, 2012.

The three lucky winners will each receive the latest Nokia Asha 302, which allows users to stay in touch with their friends easily via their favorite social networks like Facebook and Twitter through 3G and Wi-Fi connections. With its fast 1GHz processor, it’s easy to browse the internet to stay updated and connected. It’s also preloaded with Angry Birds Lite so you’re always entertained even on the go. With quick access to the web, you can choose from thousands of apps available on Nokia Store. All these great features in one sleek stainless steel casing that boasts of precision crafting and design.

Dance your way to a new Nokia Asha 302 now and join Nokia’s “Do the QWERTY” Facebook promo! For more information, visit https://facebook.com/nokiaphilippines.

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Nokia Asha 302, Affordable Business Phone Full Specs

True to the promise of bringing premium business features apps to the mass market, Nokia announced the Asha 303 at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, the most affordable business phone in the market.

The Nokia Asha 302 is the first Series 40 phone to support Mail for Exchange, giving people access to their emails, contacts and calendar on an exchange server. Its stylish QWERTY keyboard make it ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals. It has Nokia Life services that provide key information to young, urban consumers, coupled with Nokia’s cloud-based browser for faster discovery of the online world while paying less. Additionally, the phone connects to popular social networks and enables chatting through Whatsapp and other IM services and so much more for only EUR 95, a reasonable price for everyone to enjoy.


I like this phone a lot because with its market price, users can enjoy a lot of high end features and specs, a true measure of value for the money. To give you a full idea of what I meant, here is the Full Specs of the budget friendly business super phone.

Key experiences Stunning looks and elegant design

•Combines quality materials and premium aesthetics
•Metallic keys and real metal touch points all around the phone
•Navi key for great scrolling with light for missed event notifications
•Unique and elegant colors

Premium Messaging

•Full QWERTY keymat for easy text input
•Supports Mail For Exchange - Stay connected to your work emails
•Stay connected to popular Push Email services
•One-click access to email and chat
•Keep chatting with Whatsapp, Facebook Chat and other popular IM services
•Conversational SMS for chat type messaging

Social networking

•Fast, one-click access to social networking services
•View live updates and alerts directly on homescreen
•Easy posting and changing of status updates

Additional Features

•1 GHz processor
•Wi-Fi connectivity
•3.5G, HSPA data access
•3.2 megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom
•Nokia Browser and Webapps for rich and easy internet experience
•Music player, enhanced stereo FM radio
•High performing loudspeakers
•Nokia Life in select markets

Technical Profile

•System: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 EGSM 850/900/1800/1900
•User Interface: Series 40
•Dimensions: 115.2 mm x 58.9 mm x 13.5 mm (L x W x H)
•Weight: 106 g (including battery)
•Standby time: Up to 29 days (GSM); up to 34 days (WCDMA)
•Talk time: Up to 9 hours (GSM); 5.9 hours (WCDMA)
•Display: 2.4” QVGA (320x240), up to 262k colors
•Memory: Up to 140 MB internal memory, support for up to 32 GB microSD memory card

Data Services & Connectivity

•HSDPA
•WLAN
•EGPRS multislot class 32
•Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1 with enhanced data rates (EDR)
•MicroUSB
•2mm charging connector (dynamo plug)
•3.5mm AV connector

Inbox Colors

Dark Grey, White, Plum Red, Mid Blue, Golden Light

Standard Sales Package Includes

•Nokia Asha 302 handset
•Nokia Battery BL-5J, 1430 mAh
•Nokia Compact Charger AC-11
•Compact User Guide
•Nokia Headset WH-102

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Nokia Asha 302, Now Selling In The Philippines!

Three days after its announcement at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, Nokia Asha 302 is now on sale in major retail shops in the country. Price at PhP5,150, the premium S40 phone gives users a stylish QWERTY keyboard making it ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a beautifully designed phone, Mail for Exchange - an easy access to users emails, contacts and calendar on an exchange server, connection to popular social networks and chat service through Whatsapp and other IM services.



This is a huge step for Nokia since it defies there limits in bringing newly announce phone locally. Hopefully it will include all the newly announce phones at Mobile World like the Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 610, Nokia Asha 202, Nokia Asha 203, most specially the very popular, highly acclaimed and the "Best New Mobilephone or Tablet" of the event, Nokia 808 PureView.

The Nokia Asha 302 is powered by a 1-GHz processor, supports 3.5G data speeds, WiFi connectivity, 2.4 inches screen, Bluetooth, 3.15 megapixel camera, Nokia Browser with Adobe Flash Lite, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Java, Games, Video and Music Player, among others.

So what are you waiting for? Go grab the Nokia Asha 302 in your nearby favorite retail shops now!

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New Nokia Asha Phones Announced! Offers To Improve Ways To Work, Learn and Play

At the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, Nokia added a new members of its popular feature phone line up, the touch and type Nokia Asha 202 and 203 and the QWERTY androit Nokia 302 to accelerate its capability to connect the next billion people to the internet.

Work - first Series 40 Asha phone to support Mail for Exchange

Learn - new Nokia Life services provide key information to young, urban consumers, coupled with Nokia’s cloud-based browser for faster discovery of the online world while paying less

Play - 40 free games available from EA worth EUR 75; plus preloaded Nokia Social application that enables a single sign-in to multiple communities

Designed to deliver a variety of affordable mobile experiences, the new offerings target three dimensions: Work, with Mail for Exchange support for the Nokia Asha 302; Learn, bringing new information services for young, urban consumers, and a fast, cloud-based browser that reduces internet access costs; and Play, with free EA games available on the Nokia Asha 202 and Asha 203.

Nokia Life benefits 50 million users

Nokia also announced an evolution of Nokia Life Tools, Nokia Life, which provides life-enhancing information across the range of Nokia Series 30 and Series 40 products. Now with additional relevant services, social elements and fresher look, it’s available first on the Nokia Asha 202 and 203 phones. Since its 2009 launch in India, the SMS-based service has expanded to China, Indonesia and Nigeria. To date, more than 50 million people have experienced its benefits.

Nokia Life delivers content in the areas of parenting, life skills, education, health, entertainment and agriculture. For example, Nokia Life can help parents focus on children’s physical, emotional and social growth needs, from birth to adolescence. People can also learn English using basic SMS communications, and enjoy ringtones, sport news and trivia.

Nokia Asha family expands

The Nokia Asha family has expanded rapidly since its debut, just four months ago, with four devices presented at Nokia World 2011. It’s now available in more than 100 markets globally and will be complemented by three devices announced today.

Nokia’s Asha 202 and 203 phones stand out with the combination of a traditional keypad with a 2.4- inch touch screen, ideal for browsing, scrolling and opening applications. The Asha 202 features Dual SIM Easy Swap technology with dedicated SIM manager to personalize the phone and save up to five SIM cards with unique information. Both devices come with a 2-megapixel camera, music player, FM radio, Nokia Browser, and Bluetooth connectivity, and can handle memory cards up to 32GB. Estimated retail price for each is about EUR 60, excluding taxes and subsidies, and both are expected to start shipping in the second quarter of 2012.

Nokia and EA have teamed on innovative ways to bring games to the next billion. The Nokia Asha 202 and 203 will be the first Series 40 devices to offer EA games. As a 60-day promotion at Nokia Store, the EUR 75 separate cost of an EA 40-game pack - including popular titles such as Tetris, Need for Speed, The Run and Bejeweled – will be automatically waived for buyers of either new model.

The Nokia Asha 302 is Nokia’s first Series 40 phone to support Mail for Exchange, giving people access to their emails, contacts and calendar on an exchange server. That and a stylish QWERTY keyboard make it ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a beautifully designed phone. Additionally, the Nokia Asha connects to popular social networks and enables chatting through Whatsapp and other IM services. The Nokia Asha 302 is powered by a 1-GHz processor and supports 3.5G data speeds. It is available now for about EUR 95.

Nokia Browser helps consumers and operators to significantly cut costs

All three new devices provide a fast and affordable internet experience via Nokia’s cloud-accelerated Nokia Browser, which makes internet content easy to discover with its localized and personalized home page design and portal to thousands of web apps. In addition to its speed, the browser compresses data traffic up to 90 percent, meaning cost reductions for consumers and operators, who can have better network utilization. Nokia Browser has been rapidly adopted, with almost four new users around the world activating it every second. It is available today in more than 200 markets.

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Nokia Takes Mobile World Congress 2012 By Storm With The Roll Out Of New Mobile Devices and Services

Nokia today introduced a range of new products, services and partnerships at Mobile World Congress, setting the pace for 2012 and demonstrating rapid execution of its new strategic direction. The new strategy already has resulted in the adoption of Windows Phone as Nokia’s primary smartphone platform, major changes to its feature phones, and additional emphasis on location-based services with the launch of its Location & Commerce business.

“One year ago, we shared that Nokia was embarking on a new journey to build great mobile devices,” said Stephen Elop, president and CEO of Nokia. “Today, with our fourth Lumia device, smarter mobile phones and an array of new services, we are demonstrating that we can change the clock speed of Nokia.”

Lumia portfolio extends, availability expands

Nokia has extended the range of products with Windows Phone by introducing the Nokia Lumia 610, the most affordable Lumia yet, as well as targeting availability of the widely acclaimed Lumia 900 to additional markets beyond the U.S.

Aimed at young people who want an affordable introduction to Lumia and Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 610 provides easy access to social networks, web browsing, music, games, navigation and tens of thousands of apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace. It comes in four vibrant colors and will cost just €189, before taxes or subsidies, and is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2012.

The Nokia Lumia 900, which launched in January as Nokia’s first LTE-enabled smartphone, will now be available in Dual Carrier HSPA for up 42.2 Mbps. The superior content experience of the phone’s 4.3 inch ClearBlack AMOLED display and large capacity battery will be available to more countries around the world.

Nokia announced Nokia Reading providing a single, integrated reading hub experience. Nokia Reading makes it easier and faster to enjoy news, books, and audio books including an extensive catalogue of local language reading material and the ability to access content offline.

The announcements cap a year in which Nokia introduced the Lumia 710, Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 to critical acclaim and ahead of schedule.

New era in smartphone imaging starts with Nokia 808 PureView

Nokia also today ushered in a new era in high end smartphone imaging. The Nokia 808 PureView is the first smartphone to feature exclusive Nokia PureView imaging technologies that will enable a range of high-end imaging experiences into Nokia products over the coming years.

The Nokia 808 PureView combines a large, high-resolution 41-megapixel sensor, Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia-developed pixel over-sampling technology. This means incredibly sharp, detailed images, superior low light performance and the capability to save images in compact file sizes for sharing in email, MMS and on social networks.

The Nokia 808 PureView also includes Nokia Rich Recording for CD-like quality audio recording, full HD 1080p video recording and playback, and exclusive Dolby Headphone technology to transform any stereo content into a personal surround sound experience over any headphones.

Asha ignites smarter feature phones

Nokia is further blurring the line between feature phones and smartphones, launching three new Asha devices for people who want to work, learn and play. Developed for urban consumers and entrepreneurs, the Nokia Asha 302 is a premium QWERTY device. It delivers a mobile office experience with push email and calendar, and contacts synchronization under the Mail for
Exchange support – a first for Nokia Series 40 devices.

Designed for easy access to social networks, the Nokia Asha 202 and 203 bring touchscreens to volume-priced products and a pack of 40 free Electronic Arts games. The Asha 202 also features Nokia’s Easy Swap Dual SIM technology, allowing people to simply swap between tariffs and get the best value from carriers.

Nokia is also differentiating itself by updating its popular Life Tools service, now called Nokia Life, that provides life-enhancing information across the range of Nokia Series 30 and Series 40 products, including the new Asha 202 and Asha 203. People in India, China, Indonesia and Nigeria will benefit from life skills, parenting, education, agriculture and entertainment services, delivered via SMS.

The new Asha devices complement the Nokia Asha range that is available now in more than 100 markets globally.

Going further, faster

In location-based services, Nokia and Groupon plan to offer market-leading location-sensitive discounts and deals. Nokia is also announcing a new version of Nokia Drive for Windows Phone that will come with full offline support for turn-by-turn navigation. Moving forward, Nokia Drive will also remember a personal commute, give advance traffic notice and automatically re-route to avoid jams.

Additionally, Nokia plans to release the Windows Phone version of Nokia Transport for door-to-door, underground, tram, suburban train, and bus directions in more than 500 cities and 45 countries.

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