Entry-level · 2023

Nokia C300

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Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A14
Extras Curved display
Watch out No more updates, 4G only
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
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Full specifications

Display

6.52″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.52"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1600 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
Brightness
400 nits
HDR
Supported
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 610
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
AnTuTu
201,000
v9
CPU
8-core, 2.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 610
Process
11 nm
CPU layout
4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz

Software & updates

Android 12 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 12
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

13 MP main · 8 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
13 MP
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
8 MP
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

4000 mAh · 10 W wired

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4000 mAh
Wired charging
10 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Audio

Speakers
Mono
Microphones
2

Memory

3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
3 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Falls short for 2026
5G
No
4G only
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB OTG
No
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

No 4G on MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9mobile — no 5G
Check bands

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
No 4G · no 5G
No
A Airtel
No 4G · no 5G
No
G Glo
No 4G
No
9 9mobile
No 4G
No

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G B2, B5
3G B2, B5
4G B2, B5, B12, B13

Build & Design

190 g · 8.6 mm
Height
166.7 mm
Width
76.6 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
Weight
190 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · barometer
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, barometer

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 15

Loses on most 5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1600 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.52″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
201k vs 1.5M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 13 MP vs 48 MP · f/1.6 main
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 190 g vs 171 g
vs

Samsung Galaxy S23

Loses on most 5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1600 vs 1080 × 2340 resolution
Lower benchmark score
201k vs 1.8M AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
Slower charging
10 W vs 25 W charging
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC

Where to buy

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