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Nokia Asha 501

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Display diagonal
3 in*
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 320 px

Display

Display diagonal
3 in*
Display pixel density
133 ppi*
Resolution
240 × 320*
Panel
Display: TFT, 256K colors
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 320 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    3 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    240 px*
    Vertical pixels
    320 px*
    Technology
    TFT, 256K colors*

Memory & storage

Storage options
128 MB, 64 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 64 MB RAM / 128 MB storage*
    Memory
    64 MB*
    Capacity
    128 MB*

Memory options

  • 64 MB*
    Capacity
    64 MB*
  • 0.0625 GB*
    Capacity
    0.0625 GB*

Storage options

  • 128 MB*
    Capacity
    128 MB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    3.15 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,200 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4*
Cellular networks
GSM*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 3: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 3.0, EDR*
Reported value 2: 3.0, EDR*
Reported value 3: 3.0, EDR*
Reported value 4: 3*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)*
Weight
98.20 g*

Colors

  • Bright Green*
  • Bright Red*
  • Cyan*
  • White and Black*
  • Yellow*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 24 fields
Body Weight
98.2 g (3.46 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    98.2*
    unit
    g*
    original
    98.2 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
3.0 inches, 27.9 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    27.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    27.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Nokia Asha 501*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Memory Internalmemory
128MB 64MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    128MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    64MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
3.15 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.15*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3.15 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
320p@15fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
3.0, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1200 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 80 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 900 / 1800 - RM-899*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12.1*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    12.1 mm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.48*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.48 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Asha 501*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Specifications 3 · 38 fields
body weight
98.2 g (3.46 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    98.2*
    unit
    g*
    original
    98.2 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
3.0 inches, 27.9 cm (~48.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    27.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    27.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 4 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Asha 501*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
3.0, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
SNS apps MP4/H.263 player MP3/WAV/AAC player Photo editor Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - RM-899850 / 1900 - RM-900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
128 MB, 64 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    128 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    64 MB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
3.15 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.15*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3.15 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
320p@15fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 80 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Up to 85.6 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Up to 236.8 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 73dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 78dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -80.4dB / Crosstalk -82.3dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: 1004:1 (nominal) / 2.672:1 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2013, May*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.96 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.96*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.96 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
1.41 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.41*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.41 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 56 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2013, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - RM-902*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12.1*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    12.1 mm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.48*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.48 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
98.2* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
240*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Pixels Y
320*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Display Size (inches)
3* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
48.4* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
0.0625* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
3.15* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,200* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
106.4*
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Model
Nokia Asha 501*
Scope and conditions
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Launch Expected Year
2013.0*
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Height (mm)
99.2* mm
Scope and conditions
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Width (mm)
58* mm
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Thickness (mm)
12.1* mm
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Specifications 5 · 46 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 56 h*
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 624 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 17 h*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4U) for dual-SIM model*
Body · Dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)*
Body · SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Body · Weight
98.2 g (3.46 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
3.0, EDR*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
No*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Display · Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)*
Display · Size
3.0 inches, 27.9 cm2 (~48.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT, 256K colors*
Features · Features
SNS apps MP4/H.263 player MP3/WAV/AAC player Photo editor Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2013, May. Released 2013, June*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
3.15 MP*
Main Camera · Video
320p@15fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included*
Memory · Internal
128MB 64MB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black*
Historical price
About 80 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.41 W/kg (head)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.96 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - RM-899 850 / 1900 - RM-900*
Network · EDGE
Up to 236.8 kbps*
Network · Features
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - RM-902*
Network · GPRS
Up to 85.6 kbps*
Network · Technology
GSM*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -80.4dB / Crosstalk -82.3dB*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: 1004:1 (nominal) / 2.672:1 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 73dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 78dB*
Platform · OS
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4*
Selfie camera · Features
No*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Bright Red
Bright Red*
Bright Green
Bright Green*
Cyan
Cyan*
Yellow
Yellow*
White and Black
White and Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
3.0* in
Horizontal pixels
240* px
Vertical pixels
320* px
Technology
TFT, 256K colors*
Memory options
64 MB
Capacity
64.0* MB
128 MB
Capacity
128.0* MB
64 MB RAM / 128 MB
Memory
64.0* MB
Capacity
128.0* MB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
3.15* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data