New Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM review and specification
New Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM
One swipe to everything you love
The New Asha 501 Dual SIM pins your latest calls, music and apps to one screen so you can quickly swipe back into whatever you were doing.
Everything you need on one screen
Instantly get to your favourite apps, social networks, contacts and what's happening next in your life. Fastlane collects all this and more onto a single screen for easy access.
All your stuff, just a swipe away
Free yourself from fiddling with controls and buttons. The swipe motion makes switching between apps and tasks fast and easy, so you can get on with the good stuff.
Built to perform
The scratch-resistant glass screen and changeable covers stand up to life. And the battery will keep you going with up to 48 days of stand-by time. Try it – you'll be amazed.
Browse better with tabs
Surf smoother with browser tabs. Save sites as tiles for quick access, or stream a YouTube or VuClip video in one tab while browsing in another.
Find an app for every need
There's lots of top apps available on the New Asha 501 Dual SIM – including Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, Bejeweled 3, Plants vs. Zombies and more. And lock-screen notifications keep you up to date with your email, chat and social networks.
New Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM specification
Dimensions
Height: 99.2 mm
Width: 58 mm
Thickness: 12.1 mm
Weight: 98.2 g
Display and User Interface
Display size: 3 ''
Display resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Display features: Brightness control, RGB Stripe, Nokia Glance screen, Screen double tap
Display colors: HighColor (18-bit/262k)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Pixel density: 133 ppi
Display technology: LCD Transmissive
Display height: 61 mm
Display width: 46 mm
Touch screen technology: Capacitive two-point touch
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Keys and Input Methods
User Input: Touch
Operating keys: Volume keys, Power/Lock key, Back key
Form factor
Form factor: Monoblock touch
Hardware
Connectivity
SIM card type: Micro SIM
Dual SIM: Dual Standby SIM
Charging connectors: 2.0 mm Charging Connector, Micro-USB
AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
System connectors: Micro-USB-B
USB: USB 2.0
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth profiles: Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset profile (HSP) 1.1, Serial Port profile (SPP), Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.0, Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP)
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi security modes: WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA, WEP, WPA2-Personal
NFC: No NFC
Data Network
GSM network: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: GPRS 85.6 kbps
Power Management
Battery model: BL-4U
Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.7 V
Removable battery: Yes
Maximum 2G standby time: 624 h
Maximum 2G talk time: 17 h
Music playback time: 56 h
Video playback time: 14 h
Wireless charging: No
Memory
User data storage: In device, Memory card
Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
Maximum memory card size: 32 GB
Software and applications
Productivity features
Personal information management features: Recorder, Calculator, Calendar, Phonebook, Fixed dialling number, Notes, Alarm clock, Social networks in Phonebook
Other Applications
Game features: Java games
Graphics format: JPEG, BMP, GIF89a, EXIF, PNG, GIF87a
Other apps: Nokia Gift, Camera 5-in-1, The Weather Channel, Assassin’s Creed III, Real Football 2013, Little Big City
Software platform & User Interface
Software release: Nokia Asha software platform 1.0
Communications
Email and Messaging
Email clients: Native Email Client
Email protocols: SMTP, IMAP4, POP3
Email features: Multiple simultaneous email accounts, Email attachments, Viewing of email attachments
Supported instant messaging services: Nokia Chat
Messaging features: Concatenated SMS for long messages, Text messaging, Unified MMS/SMS editor, Automatic resizing of images for MMS, Multimedia messaging, Conversational chat style SMS, Unified inbox for SMS and MMS
Call management
Call management features: Call waiting, Integrated hands-free speakers, Call barring, Call forwarding, Call logs: dialled, received and missed, Call history, Conference call
Supported amount of phonebooks: One integrated phonebook
Supports amount of contacts: 4000
Ringtones: 32-polyphonic ringtones, Downloadable ringtones, MP3 ringtones
Speech codecs: GSM FR, AMR-NB, GSM HR, GSM EFR
Device security
Security
General Security features: Firmware update, Device lock, PIN code
Sharing and Internet
Browsing and Internet
Internet browser capabilities: Nokia Xpress Browser
Social apps: Facebook, Twitter
Photo sharing: Share over Bluetooth, Facebook, Send as email attachment, Photo sharing with Slam, Twitter
Video sharing: Video sharing with Slam
Navigation
GPS and navigation
Location technologies: Cellular network positioning
Photography
Main camera
Main camera sensor: 3.2 MP
Camera resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
Camera digital zoom: 3 x
Carl Zeiss Tessar lens: No
Main camera f-number/aperture: f/2.8
Camera minimum focus range: 50 cm
Camera image formats: JPEG, JPEG/Exif
Flash type: No Flash
Main camera features
Main camera - other features: Auto and manual white balance, Still image editor, Full screen viewfinder
Image capturing
Capture modes: Self-timer, Video, Still
Colour tone modes: Sepia, Greyscale, Normal, Negative
White balance modes: Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight, Automatic
Light sensitivity: Automatic
Photos viewed by: Favorites, Album
Music and Audio
Music
DRM support: OMA DRM 1
Audio features: Album graphics display in Music player, Playlists in Music player, Music Player
Music format
Codecs: MP3, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, MIDI, G.711, AAC LTP, AAC LC, AAC+/HEAAC, eAAC+/HEAACv2
Audio playback file formats: MP4, AAC, AMR, MP3, M4A, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MIDI
Radio
Radio features: FM Radio
Voice and audio recording
Recording: Voice recorder
Audio recording file formats: AMR
Audio recording codecs: AMR-NB
Audio recording features: Mono
Video
Main video camera
Camera video resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Camera video frame rate: 15 fps
Camera video zoom: No zoom x
Video playback frame rate: 25 fps
Video playback codecs: H.264/AVC, H.263, MPEG-4
Video playback file formats: MP4, ASF, AVI, 3GP
Video recording formats: 3GP/H.263
Video recording colour modes: Negative, Normal, Greyscale, Sepia
Video scene modes: Landscape
Video white balance modes: Fluorescent, Incandescent, Automatic, Daylight
Main video camera features
Video streaming: YouTube browsing and video streaming, Streaming from video services and internet, Real time video streaming (RTSP)
Price
Price in Rs: 10,100 Price in USD: $104
New Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM
One swipe to everything you love
The New Asha 501 Dual SIM pins your latest calls, music and apps to one screen so you can quickly swipe back into whatever you were doing.
Everything you need on one screen
Instantly get to your favourite apps, social networks, contacts and what's happening next in your life. Fastlane collects all this and more onto a single screen for easy access.
All your stuff, just a swipe away
Free yourself from fiddling with controls and buttons. The swipe motion makes switching between apps and tasks fast and easy, so you can get on with the good stuff.
Built to perform
The scratch-resistant glass screen and changeable covers stand up to life. And the battery will keep you going with up to 48 days of stand-by time. Try it – you'll be amazed.
Browse better with tabs
Surf smoother with browser tabs. Save sites as tiles for quick access, or stream a YouTube or VuClip video in one tab while browsing in another.
Find an app for every need
There's lots of top apps available on the New Asha 501 Dual SIM – including Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, Bejeweled 3, Plants vs. Zombies and more. And lock-screen notifications keep you up to date with your email, chat and social networks.
New Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM specification
Dimensions
Height: 99.2 mm
Width: 58 mm
Thickness: 12.1 mm
Weight: 98.2 g
Display and User Interface
Display size: 3 ''
Display resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Display features: Brightness control, RGB Stripe, Nokia Glance screen, Screen double tap
Display colors: HighColor (18-bit/262k)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Pixel density: 133 ppi
Display technology: LCD Transmissive
Display height: 61 mm
Display width: 46 mm
Touch screen technology: Capacitive two-point touch
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Keys and Input Methods
User Input: Touch
Operating keys: Volume keys, Power/Lock key, Back key
Form factor
Form factor: Monoblock touch
Hardware
Connectivity
SIM card type: Micro SIM
Dual SIM: Dual Standby SIM
Charging connectors: 2.0 mm Charging Connector, Micro-USB
AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
System connectors: Micro-USB-B
USB: USB 2.0
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth profiles: Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset profile (HSP) 1.1, Serial Port profile (SPP), Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.0, Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP)
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi security modes: WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA, WEP, WPA2-Personal
NFC: No NFC
Data Network
GSM network: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: GPRS 85.6 kbps
Power Management
Battery model: BL-4U
Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.7 V
Removable battery: Yes
Maximum 2G standby time: 624 h
Maximum 2G talk time: 17 h
Music playback time: 56 h
Video playback time: 14 h
Wireless charging: No
Memory
User data storage: In device, Memory card
Expandable memory card type: MicroSD
Maximum memory card size: 32 GB
Software and applications
Productivity features
Personal information management features: Recorder, Calculator, Calendar, Phonebook, Fixed dialling number, Notes, Alarm clock, Social networks in Phonebook
Other Applications
Game features: Java games
Graphics format: JPEG, BMP, GIF89a, EXIF, PNG, GIF87a
Other apps: Nokia Gift, Camera 5-in-1, The Weather Channel, Assassin’s Creed III, Real Football 2013, Little Big City
Software platform & User Interface
Software release: Nokia Asha software platform 1.0
Communications
Email and Messaging
Email clients: Native Email Client
Email protocols: SMTP, IMAP4, POP3
Email features: Multiple simultaneous email accounts, Email attachments, Viewing of email attachments
Supported instant messaging services: Nokia Chat
Messaging features: Concatenated SMS for long messages, Text messaging, Unified MMS/SMS editor, Automatic resizing of images for MMS, Multimedia messaging, Conversational chat style SMS, Unified inbox for SMS and MMS
Call management
Call management features: Call waiting, Integrated hands-free speakers, Call barring, Call forwarding, Call logs: dialled, received and missed, Call history, Conference call
Supported amount of phonebooks: One integrated phonebook
Supports amount of contacts: 4000
Ringtones: 32-polyphonic ringtones, Downloadable ringtones, MP3 ringtones
Speech codecs: GSM FR, AMR-NB, GSM HR, GSM EFR
Device security
Security
General Security features: Firmware update, Device lock, PIN code
Sharing and Internet
Browsing and Internet
Internet browser capabilities: Nokia Xpress Browser
Social apps: Facebook, Twitter
Photo sharing: Share over Bluetooth, Facebook, Send as email attachment, Photo sharing with Slam, Twitter
Video sharing: Video sharing with Slam
Navigation
GPS and navigation
Location technologies: Cellular network positioning
Photography
Main camera
Main camera sensor: 3.2 MP
Camera resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
Camera digital zoom: 3 x
Carl Zeiss Tessar lens: No
Main camera f-number/aperture: f/2.8
Camera minimum focus range: 50 cm
Camera image formats: JPEG, JPEG/Exif
Flash type: No Flash
Main camera features
Main camera - other features: Auto and manual white balance, Still image editor, Full screen viewfinder
Image capturing
Capture modes: Self-timer, Video, Still
Colour tone modes: Sepia, Greyscale, Normal, Negative
White balance modes: Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight, Automatic
Light sensitivity: Automatic
Photos viewed by: Favorites, Album
Music and Audio
Music
DRM support: OMA DRM 1
Audio features: Album graphics display in Music player, Playlists in Music player, Music Player
Music format
Codecs: MP3, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, MIDI, G.711, AAC LTP, AAC LC, AAC+/HEAAC, eAAC+/HEAACv2
Audio playback file formats: MP4, AAC, AMR, MP3, M4A, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MIDI
Radio
Radio features: FM Radio
Voice and audio recording
Recording: Voice recorder
Audio recording file formats: AMR
Audio recording codecs: AMR-NB
Audio recording features: Mono
Video
Main video camera
Camera video resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Camera video frame rate: 15 fps
Camera video zoom: No zoom x
Video playback frame rate: 25 fps
Video playback codecs: H.264/AVC, H.263, MPEG-4
Video playback file formats: MP4, ASF, AVI, 3GP
Video recording formats: 3GP/H.263
Video recording colour modes: Negative, Normal, Greyscale, Sepia
Video scene modes: Landscape
Video white balance modes: Fluorescent, Incandescent, Automatic, Daylight
Main video camera features
Video streaming: YouTube browsing and video streaming, Streaming from video services and internet, Real time video streaming (RTSP)
Price
Price in Rs: 10,100 Price in USD: $104
