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Nokia Asha 501

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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 year2013
OSNokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4
Network2G
Display3" / TFT, 256K colors / 240 x 320
Battery1200 mAh
MemoryRAM 64 MB, Storage 128 MB
CameraMain 3.15 MP, Front -
Body98.2 g / 99.2 mm x 58 mm x 12.1 mm
Network technologyGSM
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 - RM-899
GPRSUp to 85.6 kbps
EDGEUp to 236.8 kbps
Announced2013.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2013, June
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Screen/body ratio48.4
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Internal memory128MB 64MB RAM
RAM text0.0625
Main camera text3.15
Main camera video320p@15fps
Selfie camera textNo
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0
GPSNo
NFCNo
RadioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Battery typeLi-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
ColorsBright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
PriceUSD 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.