Nokia Asha 500

Under the hood, the device does not specify details of its GPU, chipset, or CPU, suggesting modest processing capabilities in line with its targeted user base and feature set. The phone's internal memory includes a 64 MB RAM and it offers expandable storage via a dedicated microSD slot, capable of supporting up to 32 GB cards, with a 4 GB card included.

For photography, the Nokia Asha 500 features a single 2-megapixel rear camera with a fixed-focus lens capable of capturing video at 320p with a frame rate of 13fps. The phone lacks a front-facing camera, GPS capabilities, and NFC, but it does include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP for connectivity. It also features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and file transfers.

The phone is powered by a removable Li-Ion 1200mAh battery, with an impressive standby time of up to 840 hours, a talk time of up to 14 hours, and it can play music for up to 46 hours. The audio experience is enhanced with a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo FM radio. Essential tools such as SNS applications, MP4/H.263 and MP3/WAV/AAC players, a photo editor, and an organizer are included. The Nokia Asha 500 has a SAR rating of 1.47 W/kg (head) and 1.38 W/kg (body), with slightly lower values for the EU standards.

The sensor suite on this device is minimal, including only an accelerometer and proximity sensor. Priced at around 60 EUR at launch, the Nokia Asha 500 is positioned as a highly affordable device, aimed at users seeking basic mobile features without the complexity or cost of a full-fledged smartphone.

If you're looking for a simple and reliable mobile phone or if you're keen on exploring the range of features offered by the Nokia Asha 500, we encourage you to review the detailed specifications further down this page, where you'll also find the models that it is most often compared to.