---
product_id: 66713446
title: "C3-00 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Dark Grey"
brand: "nokia"
price: "R4399"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Nokia"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/66713446-c3-00-sim-free-mobile-phone-dark-grey
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 2.4" vivid color display 2G & Wi-Fi internet connectivity Full QWERTY keypad for fast typing C3-00 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Dark Grey

**Brand:** nokia
**Price:** R4399
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️📱 Stay connected, stylish, and ahead of the curve with Nokia C3-00!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** C3-00 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Dark Grey by nokia
- **How much does it cost?** R4399 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/66713446-c3-00-sim-free-mobile-phone-dark-grey)

## Best For

- nokia enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nokia brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Messaging:** Full QWERTY keyboard and conversational SMS make texting a breeze—no more thumb cramps.
- • **Stylish & Functional:** Premium metallic finish and one-touch shortcuts combine sleek design with productivity.
- • **Reliable Connectivity:** Seamlessly browse and shop online with 2G and Wi-Fi access wherever you go.
- • **Capture & Share Moments:** Built-in 2MP camera plus expandable memory up to 8GB lets you snap and share instantly.
- • **Stay Socially Connected:** Live Facebook & Twitter feeds right on your home screen keep you in the loop 24/7.

## Overview

The Nokia C3-00 Sim Free Mobile Phone in Dark Grey offers a compact 2.4-inch color display paired with a full QWERTY keyboard, designed for fast and comfortable messaging. It supports 2G and Wi-Fi connectivity for reliable internet access and integrates live social media feeds on the home screen. Equipped with a 2MP camera and expandable memory up to 8GB, it balances essential smartphone features with a premium metallic finish, making it a practical yet stylish choice for professionals seeking dependable communication on the go.

## Description

Legal Disclaimer Nokia C3-00 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Dark Grey It's in used condition there is scratch mark all around the case and screen . screen visible scratch and mark .We took very clear photos show the actual items . Please check the photos before buying The listing is for phone a, charger case and battery only ((other accessories not included )) Manufacturer's Description Home ScreenMake it your own by changing the background, theme and icons;Get live Facebook and Twitter feeds right on your home screen;Keep in touch with friends – simply select their picture to call or send a message;Manage your email, chat, calendar and music with dedicated widgets on your home screenInternetTake the web with you – connect to the internet over 2G or Wi-Fi;Browse, search, shop and share online with the mobile web browser;See web pages clearly on the vivid 2.4" colour display;Access a world of information directly from the home screen using the Web Search widget;Stay connected to your favourite Ovi services and social networks;Let your friends know what you’re up to – update your status easily while on the moveMessaging Get your message across quickly and easily using the full QWERTY keyboard;Check your messages with the dedicated shortcut key;Follow the flow of your SMS conversations – text messages appear one after another as the conversation goes back and forth;Access up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail;Stay in touch with your friends and family through Ovi Mail – your free email account from Nokia;Chat with friends through Windows Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk and Ovi ChatDesignMake a statement – an assortment of colours and the premium metallic finish give this phone a distinctive look;See everything clearly on the 2.4” landscape display;Type messages quickly and comfortably using the QWERTY keyboard;Use the one-touch shortcut keys to instantly access your contacts and messagesPhotos and VideoCapture special moments as they happen with the built-in 2 megapixel camera;Keep your photos and video clips on the 55 MB internal memory or store even more with up to 8 GB of expandable memory;Record video clips on the go and watch them again later;Share your photos with those close to you through email, MMS or a wireless Bluetooth connection;Upload photos and video clips straight to your social networks or favourite sharing servicesMusicFind music to match your mood – with the music player your favourite tracks are always with you;Download new tracks from Ovi Music Store to your computer and then simply transfer your favourites to your phone;Build your music collection and take it with you – your phone supports up to 8 GB of expandable memory;Tune in to your favourite music and news programmes on the move with the FM radio;Get information on your favourite radio stations directly on the display

Review: First I do like the Phone - I am reviewing my original review here; First I do like the Phone. It is new and looks and feels good in the hand. My one problem with it is that the phone was advertised and had a written description, plus a photo of it, showing a QWERTY keypad. The one I received had an AZERTY keypad. Maybe not a deal breaker for some, but when I contacted the seller I was told that they just sold the phones and that the keypad was not their concern. Surely this is false and misleading advertising. Also the phone was originally locked to Orange which would lead me to believe that the phone was flashed to unlock it, hence the AZERTY keypad. I would have given it 5 stars, but I have subtracted one for the misleading description, one for the wrong keypad, and one for the unhelpful attitude of this seller. If the attitude of the seller changes I will update this review....ANOTHER UPDATE>>Using this phone now for almost six years now, i have grown used to the keyboard long ago and have to say it is the best phone i have ever owned, and was a great buy. Great signal, battery life and call quality. Now it has finally started to miss calls sometimes but after almost 6 years use i cant complain. An update to this review; The seller has since contacted me, and is trying to get me a C3 Mobile phone with the QWERTY keypad, and I will give him the benefit of the doubt in the meantime, and am adding another star while I am waiting.
Review: Acceptable as a text & call phone | incompatible with Mac OS - The phone is solid and still looks nice and shiny after 18 months. The battery life is excellent and doesn't seem to have declined. The battery tops itself up fairly quickly too. The keyboard is comfortable and easy to use - much better than standard mobile keys. Won't sync with Mac OS. Nokia didn't develop cross-platform software and, AFAIK their software will only work with Windows (not sure about Linux). Nokia used to rely on Apple's iSync, which used to work but is now incompatible with Mac OS. Nokia's Discussion forums are full of questions about this but Nokia have left things stagnating and merely recommend using iSync (which is fine if you use Snow Leopard, or older). Bluetooth is a similar story. It used to connect to my iMac but now won't saying 'Service not supported by other device'. USB connection/flash removal only works on my iMac as a Mass Storage. This is the only way that I can transfer photos + music. Contacts & text messages won't sync. The photo quality is quite poor. I've taken some passable pictures on sunny days but in anything less than good conditions people look like they've been caught on a CCTV camera. So with these incompatibilities with Mac OS, it's impossible to sync contacts, text messages, etc. The Wifi won't connect to my wireless router and claims that my security key is wrong. (It's not). The display is quite blocky but easy enough to read. All in all, I have a basic phone (call and text) with a nice keyboard and a good battery.

## Features

- Get live Facebook and Twitter on your home screen
- Fast and reliable internet connection
- Conversational SMS
- Full QWERTY keypad
- Stylish

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00453MDCQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 175,753 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 6,664 in SIM-Free & Unlocked Mobile Phones |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | 002S2M6 |
| Manufacturer | Nokia |
| Product Dimensions | 5.81 x 1.36 x 11.55 cm; 120 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nokia
- **CPU model:** Snapdragon
- **Cellular technology:** 2G
- **Connectivity technology:** USB, Wi-Fi
- **Memory storage capacity:** 512 MB
- **Model name:** C3
- **Operating system:** Windows
- **Resolution:** 1280 x 720
- **Screen size:** 2.4 Inches
- **Wireless carrier:** Go Mobile

## Images

![C3-00 Sim Free Mobile Phone - Dark Grey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U7iKRcHJL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have tmobile sim will it work in the nokia c3 sim free mobile phone regards al**
A: I have a Nokia C3 00 which works on the Virgin which uses T Mobile/Orange/EE network. Hope that helps.

**Q: Is this a 2G or 3G phone?**
A: I really dont know,i am so sorry .Its a good phone and i can do internet,emails from it.Dont understand what gigabites are .Easy to use and better than those slide finger phones.

**Q: can i get whats app on this phone**
A: I only have 500megabites of data which is insufficient to download apps.If you are on a contract then you should be able to download the app you require.however the phone does not allow fast internet transactions  and is not one I would recommend for frequent internet use.good luck regards barry

**Q: Sim Free?  I can just put in an O2 Sim card and it will work?**
A: I think so. I just popped my Tesco PAYG SIM into mine and it all worked as I'd expected. It takes a standard sized SIM not a mini/nano SIM.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First I do like the Phone
*by M***H on 11 April 2015*

I am reviewing my original review here; First I do like the Phone. It is new and looks and feels good in the hand. My one problem with it is that the phone was advertised and had a written description, plus a photo of it, showing a QWERTY keypad. The one I received had an AZERTY keypad. Maybe not a deal breaker for some, but when I contacted the seller I was told that they just sold the phones and that the keypad was not their concern. Surely this is false and misleading advertising. Also the phone was originally locked to Orange which would lead me to believe that the phone was flashed to unlock it, hence the AZERTY keypad. I would have given it 5 stars, but I have subtracted one for the misleading description, one for the wrong keypad, and one for the unhelpful attitude of this seller. If the attitude of the seller changes I will update this review....ANOTHER UPDATE>>Using this phone now for almost six years now, i have grown used to the keyboard long ago and have to say it is the best phone i have ever owned, and was a great buy. Great signal, battery life and call quality. Now it has finally started to miss calls sometimes but after almost 6 years use i cant complain. An update to this review; The seller has since contacted me, and is trying to get me a C3 Mobile phone with the QWERTY keypad, and I will give him the benefit of the doubt in the meantime, and am adding another star while I am waiting.

### ⭐⭐ Acceptable as a text & call phone | incompatible with Mac OS
*by R***J on 31 August 2013*

The phone is solid and still looks nice and shiny after 18 months. The battery life is excellent and doesn't seem to have declined. The battery tops itself up fairly quickly too. The keyboard is comfortable and easy to use - much better than standard mobile keys. Won't sync with Mac OS. Nokia didn't develop cross-platform software and, AFAIK their software will only work with Windows (not sure about Linux). Nokia used to rely on Apple's iSync, which used to work but is now incompatible with Mac OS. Nokia's Discussion forums are full of questions about this but Nokia have left things stagnating and merely recommend using iSync (which is fine if you use Snow Leopard, or older). Bluetooth is a similar story. It used to connect to my iMac but now won't saying 'Service not supported by other device'. USB connection/flash removal only works on my iMac as a Mass Storage. This is the only way that I can transfer photos + music. Contacts & text messages won't sync. The photo quality is quite poor. I've taken some passable pictures on sunny days but in anything less than good conditions people look like they've been caught on a CCTV camera. So with these incompatibilities with Mac OS, it's impossible to sync contacts, text messages, etc. The Wifi won't connect to my wireless router and claims that my security key is wrong. (It's not). The display is quite blocky but easy enough to read. All in all, I have a basic phone (call and text) with a nice keyboard and a good battery.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If a smart phone is not required, this is a good option.
*by L***Y on 11 December 2018*

I only need a mobile phone for calls and a text every now and again. Tried an LG smart phone but it didn't like to sense my finger swipes and also packed up a week outside it's guarantee. Always had a Nokia dumb-phone prior to the LG so went back to Nokia (C3-00 this time. my Wiafe has the forerunner the Asha 201. It's lasted very well indeed so I decided to get the almost indentical replacement). Always found Nokia battery life to be excellent, and the C3-00 seems to follow the trend. Also speaker-phone volume is good (can hear it ok in a noisy environment). Nice compact size and the querty keypad is good to use. However, beware when handling as it is very smooth with rounded corners, so can easily slip thro' one's fingers. Wanted to get a flip-case for it but unable to locate one on the internet and had to settle for a pouch, which doesn't solve the issue of dropping it when using it out and about. If I marmalized this new phone, I don't think I'd find a better replacement, although there is a similar style Blackberry available (I prefer the Nokia querty pad layout, but personal taste obviously).

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*