Model Reference
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
2013 • Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1 • 2G
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM matters as a Nokia phone in 2013 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 2 MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, and 2G support.
Specifications
| Release year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| OS | Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1 |
| Network | 2G |
| Display | 2.8" / TFT, 256K colors / 240 x 320 |
| Battery | 1200 mAh |
| Memory | RAM 64 MB, Storage 64 MB |
| Camera | Main 2 MP, Front - |
| Body | 101.3 g / 100.3 mm x 58.1 mm x 12.8 mm |
| Network technology | GSM |
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| GPRS | Up to 42.8 kbps |
| EDGE | Up to 236.8 kbps |
| Announced | 2013.0 |
| Status | Available. Released 2013, December |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Screen/body ratio | 41.7 |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included |
| Internal memory | 64MB RAM |
| RAM text | 0.0625 |
| Main camera text | 2.0 |
| Main camera video | 320p@13fps |
| Selfie camera text | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 |
| GPS | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery type | Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U) |
| Colors | Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black |
| Price | USD 79.8 |
Why This Model Matters
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM matters as a Nokia phone in 2013 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 2 MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, and 2G support.
Descriptions
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM is a Nokia phone released in 2013. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1 software, 2G connectivity, 2.8" display, 1200 mAh battery, and 64 MB storage.
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM fits into Nokia's lineup as a phone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include stereo fm radio, expandable storage, Wi-Fi support, and 101.3 g body weight, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.
For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices from 2013, Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM is useful as a reference point for what a phone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 64 MB of storage, 1200 mAh battery capacity, and 2 MP main camera.
On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as TFT, 256K colors and 100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm and 101.3 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.