Nokia Asha 501
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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Pocket Power / Moves at the speed of life / One swipe to access everything you love |
| Series | Full Touch |
| Availability by country | Global |
| Predecessor | Nokia 500 |
| Successor | Nokia Asha 502 |
| Related | Nokia Asha 500 |
| Form factor | Full Touch candybar |
| Dimensions |
• Width: 58 mm • Height: 99.2 mm • Thickness: 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 98.2 g |
| Operating system |
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0 Upgradeable toAsha software platform 14.0.4[1][2] |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM |
| Removable storage | 4 GB MicroSD card included[3] (supports up to 32 GB) |
| Battery |
Li-Ion 1200 mAh Single-SIM configuration: |
| Data inputs | Capacitive multi-point touch display |
| Display |
240 x 320 px (QVGA), 3.0" 133 ppi pixel density |
| Rear camera |
3.2 MP, 2048x1536 pixels Focus: 50 cm to infinity |
| Sound |
3.5 mm audio connector, hands-free speaker, FM radio, music player |
| Connectivity |
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| Other |
MicroSIM Accelerometer Proximity sensor USB charging |
| Website | Nokia Asha 501 (UK) |
| References | [4][3] |
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. The device is classified by Nokia as a "Full Touch" smartphone. The phone is available in either single- or dual SIM configuration.
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.
The suggested price for the phone is U.S. $99 before taxes and subsidies.[5] Models sold in South Asia support at least eight languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Software
Nokia 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.[6] Nokia Xpress Now is a new app that offers location-based content.[7]
The device was announced to feature built-in social applications for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Other apps announced were Here Maps, EA games, eBuddy, CNN, ESPN, and The Weather Channel.[8]
Here Maps beta for Asha 501 was released on 3 July in select countries.[9] Foursquare was released for the model on 25 July; the app won't require GPS and uses location data from the network connection.[10] A LinkedIn app was released on 6 August for Asha 501 and other Asha full-touch phones.[11] 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.[12]
Whatsapp is made available for this phone in November 2013.[13][14]
Facebook messenger was made available for this device in March 18, 2014.[15][16]
The phone supports 12 languages native to the Indian subcontinent in the on-screen Swipe keyboard.[17]
The selection of included apps and user interface customisations may vary by availability and geographical region.
Features
Nokia 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 was introduced in new update that roll out in April,2014. This update also brought a paternal control for the apps installed in the phone.[14]
Nokia Glance Screen
Nokia introduced Nokia Glance Screen in the previous Asha Phones with a Digital Clock and Notifications (when you have a notification(s))
Reception
Nokia 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.
Model variants
| Model | RM-899 | RM-900 | RM-902 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Fastlane UI
See also
References
- ↑
- ↑
- 1 2 http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/phones/phone/asha501/specifications/
- ↑ Nokia Developer device page for Asha 501
- ↑
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418736,00.asp
- ↑
- Bonetti, Pino (3 July 2013). "Introducing HERE Maps for the Nokia Asha 501". Nokia Conversations. Nokia. 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. 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. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- Phil B (6 August 2013). "LinkedIn comes to Asha touch smartphones". Nokia Conversations (Nokia). 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. 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.
- ↑ http://conversations.nokia.com/2013/11/21/whatsapp-for-asha-501/
- 1 2 http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-asha-501-gets-software-update-brings-whatsapp-and-more-449048
- ↑ http://www.nokiapoweruser.com/2014/03/18/official-facebook-messenger-comes-to-nokia-asha-5xx-range/
- ↑ http://www.techmesto.com/facebook-messenger-available-nokia-asha-5xx/
- ↑ Abhinaya (9 May 2013). "Nokia May Launch Asha 501 3G Variant in the Next Quarter". Gizbot. Retrieved 7 August 2013.