Model Reference
Nokia Asha 501
2013 • Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4 • 2G
Nokia Asha 501 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 3.15 MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, and 2G support.
Specifications
| Release year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| OS | Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4 |
| Network | 2G |
| Display | 3" / TFT, 256K colors / 240 x 320 |
| Battery | 1200 mAh |
| Memory | RAM 64 MB, Storage 128 MB |
| Camera | Main 3.15 MP, Front - |
| Body | 98.2 g / 99.2 mm x 58 mm x 12.1 mm |
| Network technology | GSM |
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 - RM-899 |
| GPRS | Up to 85.6 kbps |
| EDGE | Up to 236.8 kbps |
| Announced | 2013.0 |
| Status | Available. Released 2013, June |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Screen/body ratio | 48.4 |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included |
| Internal memory | 128MB 64MB RAM |
| RAM text | 0.0625 |
| Main camera text | 3.15 |
| Main camera video | 320p@15fps |
| 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 | 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 106.4 |
Why This Model Matters
Nokia Asha 501 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 3.15 MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, and 2G support.
Descriptions
Nokia Asha 501 is a Nokia phone released in 2013. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4 software, 2G connectivity, 3" display, 1200 mAh battery, and 128 MB storage.
Nokia Asha 501 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 fm radio, expandable storage, Wi-Fi support, and 98.2 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 501 is useful as a reference point for what a phone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 128 MB of storage, 1200 mAh battery capacity, and 3.15 MP main camera.
On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia Asha 501 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as TFT, 256K colors and 99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm and 98.2 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.