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Nokia Lumia 505

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Nokia Lumia 505

2012 • Windows Phone • 2G, 3G

Nokia Lumia 505 matters as a Nokia smartphone in 2012 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 8 MP camera, 1300 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Specifications

Release year2012
Typesmartphone
OSWindows Phone
Network2G, 3G
Display3.7" / AMOLED, 65K colors / 480 x 800
Battery1300 mAh
MemoryRAM 256 MB, Storage 4096 MB
CameraMain 8 MP, Front -
Body131 g / 118.1 mm x 61.2 mm x 11.3 mm
Network technologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900
Network speedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
GPRSUp to 85.6 kbps
EDGEUp to 236.8 kbps
Announced2012.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2013, January
SIMMicro-SIM
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Screen/body ratio53.9
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
Card slotNo
Internal memory4GB 256MB RAM
RAM text0.25
Main camera text8.0
Main camera video480p@30fps
Selfie camera textNo
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth2.1
GPSYes, with A-GPS
NFCNo
RadioStereo FM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Battery typeLi-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Pink
PriceUSD 180.6

Why This Model Matters

Nokia Lumia 505 matters as a Nokia smartphone in 2012 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 8 MP camera, 1300 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Descriptions

Nokia Lumia 505 is a Nokia smartphone released in 2012. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Windows Phone software, 2G and 3G connectivity, 3.7" display, 1300 mAh battery, and 4096 MB storage.

Nokia Lumia 505 fits into Nokia's lineup as a smartphone 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 800 MHz Cortex-A5 chipset, stereo fm radio, Wi-Fi support, and 131 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 2012, Nokia Lumia 505 is useful as a reference point for what a smartphone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 4096 MB of storage, 1300 mAh battery capacity, and 8 MP main camera.

On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia Lumia 505 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as AMOLED, 65K colors and 118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm and 131 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.