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Nokia 500

2011 • Symbian • 2G, 3G

Nokia 500 matters as a Nokia phone in 2011 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 5 MP camera, 1110 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Specifications

Release year2011
OSSymbian
Network2G, 3G
Display3.2" / TFT / 360 x 640
Battery1110 mAh
MemoryRAM 256 MB, Storage 2048 MB
CameraMain 5 MP, Front -
Body93 g / 111.3 mm x 53.8 mm x 14.1 mm
Network technologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
Network speedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRSClass 33
EDGEClass 33
Announced2011.0
StatusDiscontinued
SIMMini-SIM
Screen/body ratio47.1
CPU1.0 GHz ARM 11
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory2GB 256MB RAM
RAM text0.25
Main camera text5.0
Main camera video480p@15fps
Selfie camera textNo
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.1
GPSYes, with A-GPS
RadioStereo FM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery typeRemovable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
ColorsBlack/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
PriceUSD 152.9

Why This Model Matters

Nokia 500 matters as a Nokia phone in 2011 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 5 MP camera, 1110 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Descriptions

Nokia 500 is a Nokia phone released in 2011. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Symbian software, 2G and 3G connectivity, 3.2" display, 1110 mAh battery, and 2048 MB storage.

Nokia 500 fits into Nokia's lineup as a phone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G and 3G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include 1.0 GHz ARM 11 chipset, stereo fm radio, expandable storage, and Wi-Fi support, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.

For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices from 2011, Nokia 500 is useful as a reference point for what a phone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 2048 MB of storage, 1110 mAh battery capacity, and 5 MP main camera.

On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia 500 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as TFT and 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm and 93 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.