Just bought this phone because I am not much of a smart phone person, and would rather do most of my stuff on the computer. As a minimalist who just want to go back to the basics with some online aspects, this is more than enough for me.
We have been using the 6300 4G for about 2 years now, and I love the features, but It would be worth mentioning a few issues: 1. KaiOS is slow. 2. Predictive text entry is buggy. 3. We have 2 of these, and both have developed a problem with a single key press registering more than once. THIS CAN MAKE ENTERING TEXT VERY PAINFUL! If you don't need Assistant or Whatsapp, I recall the 225 being more snappy to use.
I have it and enjoy it as a secondary phone. The phone gets the job done. I notice the battery drains more than expected, but it may just be the way I have the apps set up. It's a nice 4G addition to the Nokia featured phone lineup. I would love it more if KaiOS has a music streaming app available.
Nokia should make Kai os touch screen 5 inch phones. It makes a nostalgic touch phone plus Kai os is unique and different than android which feels like a replica of symbian feel and we get something a different phones not like only android and iOS only nowdays
@@JoseBrionesin all modesty, Kai Os Nokia phones shouldn't be priced the same as the Nokia android go phones. For this price, android go is offering 32 gb of on board storage compared to the 4gb offered by Kai Os
I give this a 6.5 to 7 out of 110.The phone can have slow downs, the GPS doesn't work in 4G, can't send mms, and the alarm periodically has issues. On the other hand it has WiFi, the Google apps work and it has all the basic things for a phone.
Can you explain the gps/ maps feature a bit more. Where i live my drive home from work can be 30 min out 90 min depending on traffic and I'm trying to find something where Google maps still works.
I considered waiting for this over the Shock. Glad I went with what I did. I like that the shock doesn’t have the bloat ware but I really like the look of this Nokia though...
thanks for this detailed review, glad to see another KiaOS overview ...although sad to hear that there are still some bugs with this version of KiaOS (and also the bloatware, and that invasiveness etc that you mentioned ...damn), also quite sad that Nokia build quality is going south on their budget offerings. thanks as always Jose !
Thank you very much for this detailed review. You talk about other better options in a similar price bracket. Can you tell us some alternatives you'd recommend.
thanks for another great review Jose ! for $ 60 seems not so bad all things considered, but a bit of a letdown considering all the hype surrounding the release of this model, hopefully the 8000 model makes it to the US market soon. thanks again !
For $60, it has been working great. This is my new work phone and I cannot complain. I am just hoping I can get my hands on a recent KaiOS device that does not have a TON of bloatware. We need this platform to take off, but the bloat and ads are keeping it from getting better. Overall a great device though. I hope the 8000 hits the US market soon too :)
@@JoseBriones yes agreed, any bloatware is kind of a major turnoff frankly. i have the nokia 515 which has good build, but has the wonky old nokia OS & 3g which will be obsolete soon. just didn't want to trade one sub-par nokia experience for another, even though the Kali OS seems quite promising in theory. as you mentioned , hopefully the newer version of Kali will end up on these newer nokia models (both this 6300 & the 8000), and yes ...that the 8000 with the better build will end up available here in the states fairly soon ...for me i don't mind paying a bit more for a better overall user experience. thanks Jose !
thank you so much for making this review! as a kid in middle school with parents that think you don't need a phone yet, its kinda annoying to see all your friends on their phones and having their phones out. i have convinced my parents to get me a phone like this considering that it would be useful if im in an emergency. i wanted to check out a review first so that i wouldn't end up buying something that dosen't work XD
I think you should get a 'Kosher phone'... calls and text messages only. There are several reasons why you should not have a smartphone. ESPECIALLY in middle school. Trust your parents.
hi Jose, you mentioned that this might be a good transitional phone for someone looking to start a journey with digital minimalism but isn't ready for something as sparse as a light phone. do you have any other recommendations in a similar position? what puts me off about this one is the bloatware, does it ruin the experience a whole lot? i'd be open to doing some homebrew with the OS if it's an otherwise really excellent experience.
I'd say there are other options like the Schok Classic, AGM M7, or even the Alcatel Go Flip 3 which has most of the features of the Nokia 6300, but less bloatware.
I downgraded last month from an iPhone se2 to the Nokia 6300. I like that I am able to received photos in text. Something I was not able to do with my older flip phone. Would recommend when downgrading to a more minimal phone.
Doesn't have BAND 13 on the spec list for LTE freq. Deal killer for me as I pass by two cell towers that are only band 13 in my area. Too bad as I've been wanting a phone just like this for a long time.
Sooooo... I actually bought this phone (used) but the battery is absolutely horrible. It runs out after 2 days, with me not even using it. I bought a new battery, but it didnt help. Very frustrating. But while searching again for new dumb phones, I found this channel through comments, and this looks VERY promising already. im so happy for the advice thanks, also for the quiz very cool!!
Thank you for showing the messaging experience. I liked to see how it looks to type or voice to text. I looked through a lot of unsatisfying videos before I found your perfect one
@@brennox to be honest no, i mean i switched from an iphone and it isnt fast like that but i use it for just basic stuff. it works super well. KAios is a little sluggish but nothing major plus it prompts me not to us emy phone as much.. its good for calls, texts and podcast
Great review as always I wish to have one of this Nokia KaiOS but WhatsApp for KaiOS still doesn't have call feature which I used more often and somehow sellers in my country sell these phones more expensive than it should be
Thanks for reviewing this phone! Couple questions. Just how functional is WhatsApp on this? Does it have audio and even video calling available? And since this phone is a few years old now, is there a newer alternative of this with all the same features plus more/newer/better ones?
Thank you Jose. Great video, as usual ! Please tell me that version of KaiOS is able to change the tone for sms messages ? On Alcatel Smarflip is not changeable.
@@debbie2114 Im sorry to say you cannot. that was a mistake above. I have not seen a KaiOS phone that you can change the sms tone, no matter what. although the Alcatel's are different from the Nokias.
The bad thing is that the international version doesn't come with a charger, I don't know if with a carrier comes with one, Jose by any chance do you know if Nokia is selling a charger apart for this phone?
How the hell do you set up the voicemail hot key to your own voicemail number. I have not found anyway to program the correct number to this device (using the #1 voicemail hot key). It seems defaulted to my US version as '186'.. and makes having the speed dial key with the voicemail key USELESS. Witch makes this a big flaw.
Thank you for the very nice review. Although, I’m looking for a budget phone similar to this one and was disappointed to find out about all of these flaws and I also have large hands so the size wasn’t very suiting. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you
It depends on your needs. A blanket recommendation without knowing your needs or where you are in the world would be the Schok Classic or the AGM M5, AGM M7. If you need to sort through different features, I built a tool in my website that helps you sort through features like MMS, WhatsApp, Signal, Carrier compatibility, etc. Go to www.josebriones.org/dumbphones and check it out :)
Hi! Love what you do here. I just bought this phone last night impulsively wanting to ditch my smart phone. In the past I have used super basic burners that don’t even work anymore. I have 2 little kids and decided I needed to still have Google maps or some comprehensive gps system as we are traveling a bit in the next year. The one thing I don’t like about this Nokia is no full keyboard. Texting even basic messages will probably be a challenge for me. Could you recommend another phone for me that has maps, and has a full keyboard but is a basic phone? I am trying to beat the social media addiction. I am also hoping this phone has Uber for my traveling. Thanks !!!
Hi Jose! I've been following you and decided to take the plunge on this Nokia 6300 for digital minimalism/transition dveice. So far I'm still ambivalent on it... I was wondering which devices you mention in the video are better than this one (from Asia?). Please let me know, thanks for making these videos!
would you recommend this or the lg classic flip? i’d like to have a map app but also dont want to go through too much trouble just getting the phone to work
@@dnegel9546 It’s probably backordered. There is a lot of interest in the device, so maybe its just backordered. B&H Photo is another good place to get the device
I’ve heard mixed statements regarding if this works with Verizon reliably? In your title you have Verizon listed so I am assuming I could put the Sim from my iPhone into this and it would work?
Can you dive into the maps feature a bit more. Does it act like true Google maps? Does it tell you traffic and alternative routes? If there is a wreck while driving will it tell you to change course? I'm thinking this if the route I'm going to go, i just want to know what I'm getting myself into.
No. It's a list of steps to get to your destination. You have to switch to the next step when you are done with step 1 for example. It's not live turn by turn navigation. If you rely on GPS to get around I would not recommend it
@@JoseBriones is there a minimalist phone with live gps or do I need to look for separate devices? In a perfect world I would have email, gps and group texting. I work in healthcare and need email access at the least.
Hi Jose, thank you for the video. I just bought my new 6300 4g, and I am wondering what is the best way to transfer my contacts from my iPhone 8 to the Nokia. iPhone doesn't allow you to transfer contacts directly onto your SIM so I exported them as Vcard file and put them in a mini sd card. The Nokia is taking forever to import them from the sd card to the point that maybe that's not the way to do it? any suggestions?
Ah, I don't get why they stuff this simple device with bloatware. If I wanted that, I'd get any Android phone. PS. Stil haven't cleaned the lens, I see. Maybe that's what causes the focus issues. :D
For YEARS. ..litterally years.... I PHYSICALLY FANTASIZE about carrying a bar phone again.(33yo) I miss them. The smartphones Now. Feel so .....disgusting. makes me feel dirty. Always so connected. Always listened to or watched. Or having to be forced to maintain the screen. Battery. Charger..size.. Capabilities..it's just OVER KILL already.. BIGGEST PROBLEM? being in the US 🇺🇸 and no one caring about bar phones. It's extremely difficult to figure out how to find a 4g decent bar phone .
Jose~ I have a very specific application. I'm taking incoming calls only & my only concern is a LOUD speakerphone~ how is the speaker on this? Thanks from Las Vegas!
@@JoseBriones I looked some more into this and it seems the AGM M7 requires you to do a workaround with an apk to use email. Is that true? Can you also sync google calendar? The main things I need in my phone are email and calendar that can sync with my gmail accounts.I don't see those filters on your website, do you know which dumbphones have those two built in?
Excellent info, thanks Jose. I was debating between this device and the Schok Classic Flip; I ended up getting this Nokia 6300 4G today!! As a LONG time iPhone user, I was expecting it to be much worse; honestly, it’s not bad so far. One issue I encountered was that when my wife texts me a photo, from her new iPhone SE, the Nokia shows me a preview, but then says “image too large to be displayed in Gallery”. Is there any fix for this?? I do not have a microSD card installed right now, I’m wondering if that has anything to do with it?? Anyhow, thanks for answering questions, I know you’re not tech support. Also, I did subscribe, please keep the good digital minimalism content flowing!!
Images from iPhones are usually too large for the phone to process. If you have WhatsApp, it’s better that your wife sends it that way so you can download it later. It is not a problem of an SD card. The issue is that the Operating system can only support a certain level of image size. Like the phones of old haha. It’s an inconvenience for sure and we are hoping that KaiOS 3.0 fixes some of these later this year :)
On the fence about this one. I saw one person's review of this phone that the gps is wonky as you can't use it and have 4G on at the same time ? Does anyone know if that's true ?
so i got this phone but whenever im not connected to wifi the cellular data just doesnt work & idk why, i just switched my sim card from my old phone, its at&t & works for calls & regular texts but i cant connect to whatsapp when im not on wifi, is there a way to fix my cellular data to work on it
I notice the phone has a music app, but how are the files uploaded to the phone and where do they come from if the phone is not compatible with iTunes?
When I first purchased the Nokia 6300 the "voice-to-text" worked. After I updated the phone the "voice-to-text" was no longer available. Does anyone know how to get "voice-to-text" back?
Which carrier are you using with the Banana Phone? The phone was not launched in the US and I have always been hesitant to buy it on eBay if it will not work on T-Mobile.
Hi Jose, thanks for the video. I just bought the 6300 4g to hold my international sim card. It’s just sitting on my desk and I check it 3 times a day for calls or text messages. Usually I will only receive 2 messages from my phone carrier a day. I was wondering if it’s normal for the battery to go down 10% in 12 hours? The phone died within 4 and a half days and I rarely use it. I charged it with the original charger, Bluetooth off, wifi off, data off, and brightness is only at 20%. Should I get the 2720 flip instead? For a standby phone. Thanks so much :) so happy I stumbled across your channel. Sorry for asking so many questions.
I would say is pretty normal to get 4-5 days even when its on stand-by. There are other phones that use way less battery like the AGM M6, Servo R25, and Maxwest Neo 4G. They have call and text abilities, but they are the older kind. They last for 1 week for sure on standby. 2720 will have marginally better battery life than the 6300 4G
Ok, that’s good too know. I thought there’s something wrong with my battery. Thank you so much Jose for your recommendations. Will check it out! Cant wait to see more new videos!
What’s the hardware connectivity of the Nokia 6300 4g? Does it accept a standard 3.5mm plug for headphones? Is the FM radio antenna built in, or does it require an attachment? What Bluetooth version is supported? Thanks!
3.5mm is available. FM radio requires attachment, but there is a internet app that allows you to listen without it. Bluetooth 4.1. 4G LTE supported for VoLTE and VoWIFI
@@JoseBriones how would you compared the voice-to-text for this to the sunbeam f1, which i see you also reviewed. another review said the sunbeam had the best voice to text they've used.... thanks!
Pretty good review, except you don't say how well the phone actually makes and receives calls! I have a Nokia 6300 4G, and I cannot make or receive calls if I leave the wifi calling option on all the time. The Google Assistant will not make calls, and when I tell it to set a timer, the "Assistant" will say that a timer has been set, but it never goes off. Have you had any of these issues with this phone?
Call quality has been excellent for me in my area with T-mobile. I have WiFi enabled and WiFi calling as well, so your unit may have issues from factory. Also, my google assistant works with those two commands above. I truly think you got a lemon or something is acting up, maybe doing a factory reset would help?
Would you recommend this device to go internationally? I’m traveling soon to Latin America and I’m just looking for a phone I can use without risking losing or getting mugged for my iPhone.
hello, can you comment on the button size? I bought the banana phone but had to return it bc the buttons were so small and I couldn't text. these seem a little bigger, did you notice a difference?
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Just bought this phone because I am not much of a smart phone person, and would rather do most of my stuff on the computer. As a minimalist who just want to go back to the basics with some online aspects, this is more than enough for me.
Wait, it has BUTTONS?! YES! BUTTON PHONES ARE BACK!
They never left
With Internet Connectivity
Yesss
YEEEE
They were never out. I still use these for a home phone
I really wish they would make a phone exactly like this but with a slide out keyboard. I would switch to it instantly
Nokia 8110 4g is ideal then
@@spoodles that's not the same, something with a slide out qwerty keyboard is what I think they mean.
We have been using the 6300 4G for about 2 years now, and I love the features, but It would be worth mentioning a few issues:
1. KaiOS is slow.
2. Predictive text entry is buggy.
3. We have 2 of these, and both have developed a problem with a single key press registering more than once. THIS CAN MAKE ENTERING TEXT VERY PAINFUL!
If you don't need Assistant or Whatsapp, I recall the 225 being more snappy to use.
how is the battery life on this device?
But does the 225 have hotspot?
Thanks for doing a product review without being hyper and obnoxious like most reviewers!
I have it and enjoy it as a secondary phone. The phone gets the job done. I notice the battery drains more than expected, but it may just be the way I have the apps set up. It's a nice 4G addition to the Nokia featured phone lineup. I would love it more if KaiOS has a music streaming app available.
Agreed. Some streaming options will be nice :)
@@JoseBriones spotify, i heart, tune in, and soma fm would be nice. it's doubtful sirius xm would be practical for this operating system though.
Nokia should make Kai os touch screen 5 inch phones. It makes a nostalgic touch phone plus Kai os is unique and different than android which feels like a replica of symbian feel and we get something a different phones not like only android and iOS only nowdays
@@JoseBrionesin all modesty, Kai Os Nokia phones shouldn't be priced the same as the Nokia android go phones. For this price, android go is offering 32 gb of on board storage compared to the 4gb offered by Kai Os
@@Ritik-m4ytotally agree, back in 2010. We had iOS, windows Mobile ,android, symbian, Bada. Now it's limited to android and iOS
I give this a 6.5 to 7 out of 110.The phone can have slow downs, the GPS doesn't work in 4G, can't send mms, and the alarm periodically has issues. On the other hand it has WiFi, the Google apps work and it has all the basic things for a phone.
Can you explain the gps/ maps feature a bit more. Where i live my drive home from work can be 30 min out 90 min depending on traffic and I'm trying to find something where Google maps still works.
@@mountainhealth6546 Maps will work fine, but the GPS is not reliable enough. I recommend a Kai OS 3.0 device, like the Alcatel Go Flip 4
@@TLM860 i like that phone but it doesn't work on Verizon. It doesn't appear that many do and I may have to switch carriers
@@mountainhealth6546 Switch carriers anyway.
I considered waiting for this over the Shock. Glad I went with what I did. I like that the shock doesn’t have the bloat ware but I really like the look of this Nokia though...
My mom had the schok phone and it was an absolute piece of garbage.
Wow, never thought it has a 4G version now. I just stumbled upon it today. Miss my Nokia 6300 back in the day.
I just ordered me one through SafeLink. I hope I like it. Never knew a phone like this had Facebook, RUclips and to download apps, but it's not much.
That thing looks slick as Hell. I had the new 3310 for about a year or so - awesome little machine.
Do you still use the 3310?
I'm looking to buy a usable phone to call and text when I go back to school, I'm just glad to hear that this phone is not garbage
thanks for this detailed review, glad to see another KiaOS overview ...although sad to hear that there are still some bugs with this version of KiaOS (and also the bloatware, and that invasiveness etc that you mentioned ...damn), also quite sad that Nokia build quality is going south on their budget offerings. thanks as always Jose !
Thank you very much for this detailed review. You talk about other better options in a similar price bracket. Can you tell us some alternatives you'd recommend.
I am waiting for him to respond to you!
I am sooo ready to go back to basics. So that this even has google maps is all id need.
Very clear review that you don't see anywhere else for a phone like this.
Thanks so much for this informative video, Jose! I hope you reach a higher sub goal, you just earned a new viewer!! :D
thanks for another great review Jose ! for $ 60 seems not so bad all things considered, but a bit of a letdown considering all the hype surrounding the release of this model, hopefully the 8000 model makes it to the US market soon. thanks again !
For $60, it has been working great. This is my new work phone and I cannot complain. I am just hoping I can get my hands on a recent KaiOS device that does not have a TON of bloatware. We need this platform to take off, but the bloat and ads are keeping it from getting better. Overall a great device though. I hope the 8000 hits the US market soon too :)
@@JoseBriones yes agreed, any bloatware is kind of a major turnoff frankly. i have the nokia 515 which has good build, but has the wonky old nokia OS & 3g which will be obsolete soon. just didn't want to trade one sub-par nokia experience for another, even though the Kali OS seems quite promising in theory. as you mentioned , hopefully the newer version of Kali will end up on these newer nokia models (both this 6300 & the 8000), and yes ...that the 8000 with the better build will end up available here in the states fairly soon ...for me i don't mind paying a bit more for a better overall user experience. thanks Jose !
thank you so much for making this review! as a kid in middle school with parents that think you don't need a phone yet, its kinda annoying to see all your friends on their phones and having their phones out. i have convinced my parents to get me a phone like this considering that it would be useful if im in an emergency. i wanted to check out a review first so that i wouldn't end up buying something that dosen't work XD
Glad I was able to help :)
I think you should get a 'Kosher phone'... calls and text messages only. There are several reasons why you should not have a smartphone. ESPECIALLY in middle school. Trust your parents.
hi Jose, you mentioned that this might be a good transitional phone for someone looking to start a journey with digital minimalism but isn't ready for something as sparse as a light phone. do you have any other recommendations in a similar position? what puts me off about this one is the bloatware, does it ruin the experience a whole lot? i'd be open to doing some homebrew with the OS if it's an otherwise really excellent experience.
I'd say there are other options like the Schok Classic, AGM M7, or even the Alcatel Go Flip 3 which has most of the features of the Nokia 6300, but less bloatware.
I downgraded last month from an iPhone se2 to the Nokia 6300. I like that I am able to received photos in text. Something I was not able to do with my older flip phone. Would recommend when downgrading to a more minimal phone.
Doesn't have BAND 13 on the spec list for LTE freq. Deal killer for me as I pass by two cell towers that are only band 13 in my area. Too bad as I've been wanting a phone just like this for a long time.
Sorry to hear. Hope more bands come to your area
Sooooo... I actually bought this phone (used) but the battery is absolutely horrible. It runs out after 2 days, with me not even using it. I bought a new battery, but it didnt help. Very frustrating. But while searching again for new dumb phones, I found this channel through comments, and this looks VERY promising already. im so happy for the advice thanks, also for the quiz very cool!!
Thank you for showing the messaging experience.
I liked to see how it looks to type or voice to text. I looked through a lot of unsatisfying videos before I found your perfect one
Nice video.
PS - are ads present when you’re just flipping thru phone menu or on Home Screen or only within apps?
@@nemanjatosovic nope
@@brennox bought it, love it
@@nemanjatosovic you did? So it isnt too slow or anything? I had the 8000 4g and it was driving me crazy compared to old java phones
@@brennox to be honest no, i mean i switched from an iphone and it isnt fast like that but i use it for just basic stuff. it works super well. KAios is a little sluggish but nothing major plus it prompts me not to us emy phone as much.. its good for calls, texts and podcast
I quite like my 6300 4G and enjoy the design, but mine is also buggy. Have you had or heard of any issues with the hotspot?
No issues so far. It works decently well. I've heard that some have it disconnect from time to time, but mine has been reliable thankfully
Great review as always
I wish to have one of this Nokia KaiOS but WhatsApp for KaiOS still doesn't have call feature which I used more often and somehow sellers in my country sell these phones more expensive than it should be
They updated it , now i think they have it
what were those other devices that you mention at around 2:10 that you mention that reviewed or will be reviewing that are a similar price point?
Check my channel. I have tons of videos of similarly priced phones. Nokia, TCL, and other brands.
Enjoy all your videos. One question, how can you remove those advertisement from showing on the bottom of the screen?
You cannot. They are baked into the OS and apps of the phone.
Thanks for reviewing this phone! Couple questions. Just how functional is WhatsApp on this? Does it have audio and even video calling available? And since this phone is a few years old now, is there a newer alternative of this with all the same features plus more/newer/better ones?
Whatsapp does not work on this phone as of November 2024. Check out android dumbphones like the Xiaomi F21. Those would be better for your needs.
Thank you Jose. Great video, as usual !
Please tell me that version of KaiOS is able to change the tone for sms messages ? On Alcatel Smarflip is not changeable.
Yes. You can change it on this one :)
Hello, how do you change the tone of the sms? I can not find it. Can you tell me please.
@@debbie2114 Im sorry to say you cannot. that was a mistake above. I have not seen a KaiOS phone that you can change the sms tone, no matter what. although the Alcatel's are different from the Nokias.
The bad thing is that the international version doesn't come with a charger, I don't know if with a carrier comes with one, Jose by any chance do you know if Nokia is selling a charger apart for this phone?
Any microUSB charger should work.
How the hell do you set up the voicemail hot key to your own voicemail number. I have not found anyway to program the correct number to this device (using the #1 voicemail hot key). It seems defaulted to my US version as '186'.. and makes having the speed dial key with the voicemail key USELESS. Witch makes this a big flaw.
*Fixed* if any are having issues use the sim in slot 2 not slot 1.
Can you install custom launchers on Kai? I added a minimalist launder on my Palm phone and it helped the user experience a ton!
No launchers on Kai right now :(
My high school self would go crazy over this phone
How do you type the big letters with this phone?
Thank you for the very nice review. Although, I’m looking for a budget phone similar to this one and was disappointed to find out about all of these flaws and I also have large hands so the size wasn’t very suiting. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you
It depends on your needs. A blanket recommendation without knowing your needs or where you are in the world would be the Schok Classic or the AGM M5, AGM M7. If you need to sort through different features, I built a tool in my website that helps you sort through features like MMS, WhatsApp, Signal, Carrier compatibility, etc. Go to www.josebriones.org/dumbphones and check it out :)
Can you help me for change the alarm sms ?
Is it good to use it as a trap phone
does the WhatsApp on this version of KaiOS support voice calls? It seems from some messages that it doesn't..
It does on version 2.5.4. But not on previous versions. Also, it varies depending on the region and wether the phone has been updated.
Hi! Love what you do here. I just bought this phone last night impulsively wanting to ditch my smart phone. In the past I have used super basic burners that don’t even work anymore. I have 2 little kids and decided I needed to still have Google maps or some comprehensive gps system as we are traveling a bit in the next year. The one thing I don’t like about this Nokia is no full keyboard. Texting even basic messages will probably be a challenge for me. Could you recommend another phone for me that has maps, and has a full keyboard but is a basic phone? I am trying to beat the social media addiction. I am also hoping this phone has Uber for my traveling. Thanks !!!
I think the CAT S22 or the Xiaomi F22 Pro can be good options because of voice to text. Also, the Unihertz Titan Pocket can be another one.
Hi Jose! I've been following you and decided to take the plunge on this Nokia 6300 for digital minimalism/transition dveice. So far I'm still ambivalent on it... I was wondering which devices you mention in the video are better than this one (from Asia?). Please let me know, thanks for making these videos!
Xiaomi F21 pro
do you think we'll get a email client for it?
It already has a native email client.
Would I be able to download the youtube music app? Would like to have this phone as a backup.
No RUclips music app on this. Sorry
would you recommend this or the lg classic flip? i’d like to have a map app but also dont want to go through too much trouble just getting the phone to work
The LG Classic Flip is better in my opinion
How to turn off welcome (start) sound?? Please help
Hello Jose. Many greetings from Puerto Rico. This cell phone can answer calls by voice command through ok google?
Where can I buy this phone here in the u.s.????? For the msrp?
Nokia.com is a reliable place to buy it :)
@@JoseBriones I went there but I guess it's not out yet here in the u.s. says march 30
@@dnegel9546 It’s probably backordered. There is a lot of interest in the device, so maybe its just backordered. B&H Photo is another good place to get the device
Is kaios update available?
Does not have t9 for predictive texting?
It does
Question, what are the non-smartphone alternatives you mentioned?
Are they available in America??
There are plenty of operating systems. Thread X, KaiOS, MuditaOS, LightOS, Punkt's Apostrophy OS
@@JoseBriones Oh, okay.
But what about the options for non-smartphone those OS's run on??
@@mdredheadguy1979 There is different ones. Bar phones, flip phones, etc. Check them out on the dumbphonefinder.com
@@JoseBriones Thanks!
When this will be launch in the Philippines?
Is this phone have any fault or is it fail phone?
I’ve heard mixed statements regarding if this works with Verizon reliably? In your title you have Verizon listed so I am assuming I could put the Sim from my iPhone into this and it would work?
It works partially. It is approved, but sadly for some only texts, data work well and calls are hit and miss.
Can you send a link to the “Asian phones” you discussed that have better build quality? Looking for a smartphone detox phone with good build quality.
kyoex.com/categories/Shop-Flip-Phones/ They may not work in the USA
what u can say about the whatsapp? it is play good in this kaios phone? tks!
I wouldn't trust it anymore. They are pulling out of KaiOS per the latest news.
Hey Jose, does this phone or one similar do wifi calls?
Some KaiOS devices do. Others don't. The 6300 does have wifi calling on TMobile if I recall correctly.
@@JoseBriones Thank you very much
Great review! Is there a way to get an add-free version of KaiOS? Happy to pay for it! Thanks!
No way to get ad-free KaiOS sadly
any updates on this phone now that KaiOS 3.0 is out?
It won’t be updated.
Can you dive into the maps feature a bit more. Does it act like true Google maps? Does it tell you traffic and alternative routes? If there is a wreck while driving will it tell you to change course? I'm thinking this if the route I'm going to go, i just want to know what I'm getting myself into.
No. It's a list of steps to get to your destination. You have to switch to the next step when you are done with step 1 for example. It's not live turn by turn navigation. If you rely on GPS to get around I would not recommend it
@@JoseBriones is there a minimalist phone with live gps or do I need to look for separate devices? In a perfect world I would have email, gps and group texting. I work in healthcare and need email access at the least.
Hi Jose, thank you for the video. I just bought my new 6300 4g, and I am wondering what is the best way to transfer my contacts from my iPhone 8 to the Nokia. iPhone doesn't allow you to transfer contacts directly onto your SIM so I exported them as Vcard file and put them in a mini sd card. The Nokia is taking forever to import them from the sd card to the point that maybe that's not the way to do it? any suggestions?
Transfer them via Google Sync
Ah, I don't get why they stuff this simple device with bloatware. If I wanted that, I'd get any Android phone.
PS. Stil haven't cleaned the lens, I see. Maybe that's what causes the focus issues. :D
I had just come from a field day lol. But it has been cleaned in other videos :)
@@JoseBriones Oh, ok. :D The last two videos I've watched, Blackbery 10 and Xiaomi Qin still had them. Or maybe I'm just imagining them. :))
For YEARS. ..litterally years.... I PHYSICALLY FANTASIZE about carrying a bar phone again.(33yo) I miss them. The smartphones Now. Feel so .....disgusting. makes me feel dirty. Always so connected. Always listened to or watched. Or having to be forced to maintain the screen. Battery. Charger..size..
Capabilities..it's just OVER KILL already.. BIGGEST PROBLEM? being in the US 🇺🇸 and no one caring about bar phones. It's extremely difficult to figure out how to find a 4g decent bar phone .
Check out my filtering website www.josebriones.org/dumbphones and you can filter by candy bar phone :)
@@JoseBriones Thank you So very much. Very kind. I will do that today !
I would assume Maps would be an app that is used by a lot of people, when you get a chance it would be great to see that in action.
I’ve done a walkthrough of it on other videos. Check the KaiOS walkthrough or any of my livestreams with KaiOS phones.
I don't think there is a way to change the tone of sms as you comment below, or is it possible?
It was possible on a previous version. It is not anymore
Jose~ I have a very specific application. I'm taking incoming calls only & my only concern is a LOUD speakerphone~ how is the speaker on this? Thanks from Las Vegas!
No different than the speaker on an iPhone. It is pretty loud, but not SUPER loud. If you want a loud speakerphone, the AGM M7 is the one to go for.
Hi Jose, has it for wifi connectivity?
Yes. It does.
Can I use this with Visible network?
Does this have an app for "email" that has notifications or is it simply email through the browser? Same questions for the AGM M6 and M7?
Yes. It has a mail app with notifications. AGM M6 does not. M7 has full email clients.
@@JoseBriones Thank you!!
@@JoseBriones I looked some more into this and it seems the AGM M7 requires you to do a workaround with an apk to use email. Is that true? Can you also sync google calendar? The main things I need in my phone are email and calendar that can sync with my gmail accounts.I don't see those filters on your website, do you know which dumbphones have those two built in?
Excellent info, thanks Jose. I was debating between this device and the Schok Classic Flip; I ended up getting this Nokia 6300 4G today!! As a LONG time iPhone user, I was expecting it to be much worse; honestly, it’s not bad so far. One issue I encountered was that when my wife texts me a photo, from her new iPhone SE, the Nokia shows me a preview, but then says “image too large to be displayed in Gallery”. Is there any fix for this?? I do not have a microSD card installed right now, I’m wondering if that has anything to do with it?? Anyhow, thanks for answering questions, I know you’re not tech support. Also, I did subscribe, please keep the good digital minimalism content flowing!!
Images from iPhones are usually too large for the phone to process. If you have WhatsApp, it’s better that your wife sends it that way so you can download it later. It is not a problem of an SD card. The issue is that the Operating system can only support a certain level of image size. Like the phones of old haha. It’s an inconvenience for sure and we are hoping that KaiOS 3.0 fixes some of these later this year :)
@@JoseBriones thank you!
On the fence about this one. I saw one person's review of this phone that the gps is wonky as you can't use it and have 4G on at the same time ? Does anyone know if that's true ?
so i got this phone but whenever im not connected to wifi the cellular data just doesnt work & idk why, i just switched my sim card from my old phone, its at&t & works for calls & regular texts but i cant connect to whatsapp when im not on wifi, is there a way to fix my cellular data to work on it
Call them to fix this. They need to activate the data manually
I notice the phone has a music app, but how are the files uploaded to the phone and where do they come from if the phone is not compatible with iTunes?
When you connect the phone to a computer, it acts like a USB
@@JoseBriones : So it can sync iTunes Library? Or do the files for iTunes downloads have to be converted to some other format and so on and so on...?
@@drewcoope only mp3s
When I first purchased the Nokia 6300 the "voice-to-text" worked. After I updated the phone the "voice-to-text" was no longer available. Does anyone know how to get "voice-to-text" back?
Not possible once updated sadly.
Mine has signal problems even after setting apn for t mobile. Sometimes it goes into searching for signal which is the only bad side atm
Can you use Microsoft authenticator app on that phone?
Not possible.
Can you use it as a hot spot? How long will the battery hold when used only as a hot spot?
Yes you can use it as a hotspot. The hot spot drains about 7-10% per hour
Can you add a podcast app to this phone to be able to listen to podcast?
Yes.
@@JoseBriones cool thanks a lot! Just scored a Cyan Green one. Really good review you provided helped me to decide to get the Nokia 6300 4g.
does it have call recording feature?
Yes.
Which carrier are you using with the Banana Phone? The phone was not launched in the US and I have always been hesitant to buy it on eBay if it will not work on T-Mobile.
ATT for the 8110 (Bananaphone). Otherwise it won't work.
Thanks!
Is it supports google drive?can I get my contacts in it which I saved on my google account????
No Google drive. Google Sync also not available anymore.
Hi Jose, thanks for the video. I just bought the 6300 4g to hold my international sim card. It’s just sitting on my desk and I check it 3 times a day for calls or text messages. Usually I will only receive 2 messages from my phone carrier a day. I was wondering if it’s normal for the battery to go down 10% in 12 hours? The phone died within 4 and a half days and I rarely use it. I charged it with the original charger, Bluetooth off, wifi off, data off, and brightness is only at 20%. Should I get the 2720 flip instead? For a standby phone. Thanks so much :) so happy I stumbled across your channel. Sorry for asking so many questions.
I also want to start using it as a weekend phone to take a break from a smartphone.
I would say is pretty normal to get 4-5 days even when its on stand-by. There are other phones that use way less battery like the AGM M6, Servo R25, and Maxwest Neo 4G. They have call and text abilities, but they are the older kind. They last for 1 week for sure on standby. 2720 will have marginally better battery life than the 6300 4G
Ok, that’s good too know. I thought there’s something wrong with my battery. Thank you so much Jose for your recommendations. Will check it out! Cant wait to see more new videos!
Any issues with using this device with Consumer Cellular?
I don’t think it’ll be possible. Consumer Cellular only allows a selected number of devices sadly.
Is it worth to buy for a secondary phone?
And I am trying to using a feature phone for apart from device
There are better options like the Nokia 110 4G for secondary phone if all you are looking for is calls.
Hello, is IT possibile to run Deezer or Spotify?
Nope.
What’s the hardware connectivity of the Nokia 6300 4g? Does it accept a standard 3.5mm plug for headphones? Is the FM radio antenna built in, or does it require an attachment? What Bluetooth version is supported? Thanks!
3.5mm is available. FM radio requires attachment, but there is a internet app that allows you to listen without it. Bluetooth 4.1. 4G LTE supported for VoLTE and VoWIFI
Can I use Bluetooth air dots or wireless headphones nokia 6300 4g
Yeah. You can use wireless headphones
Can it play java apps?
It cannot
Have you used the speech to text recognition at all? Wondering if it can generate text from speech to a file. Thanks!
It won’t be good for that. It’s only for simple commands and small texts.
@@JoseBriones how would you compared the voice-to-text for this to the sunbeam f1, which i see you also reviewed. another review said the sunbeam had the best voice to text they've used.... thanks!
The Sunbeam is the BEST by far. It’s even better than iOS or Android
@@JoseBriones wow! how's blue tooth for each of these? can i hook up a bluetooth keyboard to them? bluetooth hookup in my car? thank you!
@@grawakendream8980 You can. It’s compatible with most cars without issues
Is there one that works with Verizon? Thanks.
Can I use it as a hotspot for Bluetooth tethering to my computer?
Yes.
@@JoseBriones Thank you
Once again another great video. Looking forward to more videos.
More to come! Thanks for checking the content out :)
For me, I don't really have much of a choice. It's a nice KaiOS phone that works on Boost Mobile. What more do I need?
Pretty good review, except you don't say how well the phone actually makes and receives calls! I have a Nokia 6300 4G, and I cannot make or receive calls if I leave the wifi calling option on all the time. The Google Assistant will not make calls, and when I tell it to set a timer, the "Assistant" will say that a timer has been set, but it never goes off.
Have you had any of these issues with this phone?
Call quality has been excellent for me in my area with T-mobile. I have WiFi enabled and WiFi calling as well, so your unit may have issues from factory. Also, my google assistant works with those two commands above. I truly think you got a lemon or something is acting up, maybe doing a factory reset would help?
@@JoseBriones I have Consumer Cellular. Could that be part of the problem?
It certainly could. I don’t know if they allow WiFi calling in KaiOS devices
Would you recommend this device to go internationally? I’m traveling soon to Latin America and I’m just looking for a phone I can use without risking losing or getting mugged for my iPhone.
It should work with some networks, but it won't work with all of them. It really depends on where you are going.
What is limit for media on whatsapp it has any limit to download
Pictures only. No videos
@@JoseBriones i have 6300 phone 4g nokia the issue is alarm hangs what is reason
Hey ! i loved watching your video, but can you please sahre with us if the phone has a hotspot wifi function ? can it share its cellular data ?
This phone does have WiFi hotspot
Hi! thanks for the review, can this phone be used as a usb modem?
No. Only hotspot
@@JoseBriones ок thanks
i tried NOKIA 225 4G on redpocket (use at&t towers) sim card, unfortunately couldn't make phone calls, only texting was working.
hello, can you comment on the button size? I bought the banana phone but had to return it bc the buttons were so small and I couldn't text. these seem a little bigger, did you notice a difference?
Buttons are bigger than the Nokia 8110, but they are not HUGE.
@@JoseBriones Did you have any trouble texting on it?
hey jose whats the biggest sd card you could use on this thanks
64GB :)
Is the OS android?
No KaiOS
@@JoseBriones Thanks. thought Android own it.
It’s great but does KaiOS support TextNow? I have their SIM card but I’m not sure
I don’t think so. I believe Textnow can only support android and iOS