Nokia 500 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Nokia 500 - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 05.16.14 | Last update 02.18.20

Nokia 500 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Nokia 500 is a 2011 smartphone. It measures 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm and weighs 93 g. It has a TFT display measuring 3.2" inches. The resolution is 360 x 640 and 229 ppi pixel density.

There is front camera with 0 MP. The main camera is Single with 5 MP.

It runs on 1.0 GHz ARM 11 CPU with 2 GB, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM memory. The battery is 1110 mAh.

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Nokia 500 specs

General specs

Brand and model	Nokia 500
Release date	2011, August
Dimensions	111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
Weight	93 g (3.28 oz)
Colors	Black/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
Battery	1110 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) Music play - Up to 35 h
Approximate price	110 EUR

Screen

Technology	TFT
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	3.2" inc
Screen area	28.2 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	47.1%
Screen resolution	360 x 640 px
PPI /points per inch/	229 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	5 MP, Single
Camera specs
-5 MP
Video	480p@15fps
Front (selfie) camera	0 MP,
Specifications

Performance

Operating system OS	Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Processor CPU
- 1.0 GHz ARM 11
External memory	microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	2 GB, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM

Benchmark

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Mini-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Class 33
Edge	Class 33
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC
USB	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP, EDR
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.18 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Radio	Stereo FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity, compass - Exchangeable battery covers with multiple home screens (2 included in the retail box) -MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/еAAC+/WMA player -Photo editor -Organizer -Voice command/dial -Predictive text input

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Nokia. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Nokia may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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