Nokia Asha 501 is a low-end smartphone from the Nokia Asha series, announced by Nokia on 9 May 2013 in India, and released on 24 June 2013.[5] The device is classified by Nokia as a "Full Touch" smartphone. The phone is available in either single- or dual SIM configuration.
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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
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| Slogan | Pocket Power / Moves at the speed of life / One swipe to access everything you love |
| Series | Full Touch |
| Availability by region | Global |
| Predecessor | Nokia Asha 310, Nokia Asha 311 |
| Successor | Nokia X |
| Related | Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 230, Nokia Asha 502, Nokia Asha 503 |
| Form factor | Full Touch candybar |
| Dimensions |
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| Weight | 98.2 g |
| Operating system | Nokia Asha software platform 1.0
Upgradeable to Asha software platform 1.4[1][2] |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM |
| Removable storage | 4 GB MicroSD card included[3] (supports up to 32 GB) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1200 mAh Model: BL-4U, removable Single-SIM configuration:
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| Rear camera | 3.2 MP, 2048x1536 pixels Focus: 50 cm to infinity |
| Display | 240 x 320 px (QVGA), 3.0" 133 ppi pixel density |
| Sound | 3.5 mm audio connector, hands-free speaker, FM radio, music player |
| Connectivity |
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| Data inputs | Capacitive multi-point touch display |
| Other | MicroSIM Accelerometer Proximity sensor USB charging |
| Website | Nokia Asha 501 (UK) |
| References | [4][3] |
The cell phone is built on Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, a new software platform descended from Series 40, with a user interface similar to MeeGo on Nokia N9, and featuring technology from Smarterphone, a software company acquired by Nokia in 2012. The device includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but no 3G connectivity, relying on EDGE and GPRS (2.75G) for mobile-based networking. The phone has been noted for its user-friendliness and a battery with long talk and standby times. It has been called "tiny" by some[6][7] due to its size, being one of the smallest Nokia ever produced.
The suggested price for the phone is US $99 before taxes and subsidies.[8] Models sold in South Asia support at least eight languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
Software
editNokia Asha 501 comes preloaded with the Nokia Xpress browser, which (according to Nokia) compresses data server-side by 90% to facilitate the least amount of transferable data with the phone.[9] Nokia Xpress Now is a new app that offers location-based content.[10]
The device was announced to feature built-in social applications for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Other apps announced were Here Maps, Bandai Namco games, EA games, eBuddy, CNN, ESPN, and The Weather Channel.[11]
Here Maps beta for Asha 501 was released on 3 July in select countries.[12] Foursquare was released for the model on 25 July; the app won't require GPS and uses location data from the network connection.[13] A LinkedIn app was released on 6 August for Asha 501 and other Asha full-touch phones.[14] On 7 August 2013 the Line instant messaging app was made available for the device. Other instant messaging apps officially on offer are WeChat and eBuddy Mobile Messenger.[15]
WhatsApp is made available for this phone in November 2013.[16][2]
Facebook messenger was made available for this device on March 18, 2014.[17][18]
The phone supports 12 languages native to the Indian subcontinent in the on-screen Swipe keyboard.[19]
The selection of included apps and user interface customisations may vary by availability and geographical region.
Features
editNokia Asha 501 has a Nokia Glance Screen and a Nokia Fastlane plus Screen Double-tap.
A panorama camera and a voice guide on camera for self-portrait were introduced in a new update that rolled out in April 2014. This update also brought a paternal control for the apps installed on the phone.[2]
Reception
editNokia Asha 501 has been noted for its battery, which offers long standby and talk times — 52 days and 17 hours, respectively — that in turn allows the phone to be used in places with inefficient or nonexistent electricity supply.
The Asha 501 was followed by the Nokia Asha 500, 502, 503, and 230, all based on the design of the 501.
Model variants
edit| Model | RM-899 | RM-900 | RM-902 |
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| 2G (GSM/EDGE) | 900/1800 MHz | 850/1900 MHz | 900/1800 MHz |
| SIM slots | Single SIM | Dual SIM | |
Gallery
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Camera app
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Nokia Asha 501 - Full phone specifications".
- ^ a b c "Nokia Asha 501 gets software update, brings WhatsApp and more". 21 November 2013.
- ^ a b "The latest Nokia phones and accessories | Nokia Phones US".
- ^ Nokia Developer device page for Asha 501 Archived 11 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Basic Concept: Premium, Flagship, Mid-range & Budget Smartphones - Indian Tech Hunter". 23 August 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Nokia Asha 501 review: A tiny, colorful phone with budget specs".
- ^ "Nokia Asha 501 launched with new Asha operating system, partner". 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Nokia Unveils $99 Asha 501, New Operating System".
- ^ "Nokia Asha 501: the smartest feature phone". The Telegraph.
- ^ "Nokia's Smarterphone Buy Yields First Fruit: $99 Touchscreen Asha 501 Polishes S40 With Fastlane View For Recent Apps, Contacts". TechCrunch.
- ^ "Nokia Unveils $99 Asha 501, New Operating System".
- ^ *Bonetti, Pino (3 July 2013). "Introducing HERE Maps for the Nokia Asha 501". Nokia Conversations. Nokia. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- Silbert, Sarah (3 July 2013). "Nokia's Here Maps service comes to the Asha 501, beta release available now for download". Engadget. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- ^ *Philip B (25 July 2013). "Foursquare on the Nokia Asha 501". Nokia Conversations. Nokia. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- Burns, Chris (25 July 2013). "Nokia Asha 501 gains Foursquare app: even without GPS". Slashgear. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- ^ *Ricknäs, Mikael (6 August 2013). "LinkedIn app now available on Nokia's Asha touchphones". TechHive. IDG News Service. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- Phil B (6 August 2013). "LinkedIn comes to Asha touch smartphones". Nokia Conversations. Nokia. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013. The Asha full-touch phones are Asha 305, Asha 306, Asha 308, Asha 309, Asha 310 and Asha 311
- ^ Philip B (7 August 2013). "Nokia Asha 501: A fun way to communicate using LINE". Nokia Conversations. Nokia. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
LINE is now available for the Nokia Asha 501. You'll also be able to use LINE with the QWERTY-based Nokia Asha 210, Asha 205, Asha 200, Asha 201 and Nokia Asha 302.
- ^ "WhatsApp now available for Asha 501 - Nokia Conversations". conversations.nokia.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2013.
- ^ "Official "Facebook messenger" comes to Nokia Asha 5XX range | NPU". Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Facebook Messenger now Available for Nokia Asha 5xx Devices". 18 March 2014.
- ^ Abhinaya (9 May 2013). "Nokia May Launch Asha 501 3G Variant in the Next Quarter". Gizbot. Retrieved 7 August 2013.