Overview of the budget model of the phone - Nokia Asha 500

Nokia Asha 500 (reviews indicate the optimal ratio of price and quality) is an inexpensive compact smartphone with two SIM cards and a minimum set of required functionality. Announcement of the model took place in Russia in late 2013, after which the device immediately went on sale. This phone is the cheapest option among the products of the Asha line from Nokia.

Equipment

Nokia Asha 500 is packed in a standard box, which invariably accompanies all products from this company. Here you can see the phone immediately under the lid. Below it is the device for recharging AC-20 by 0.45 Ampere, BL-4U battery, WH-108 stereo headset and, of course, the user manual, where everything is detailed and accessible. The kit also includes a data cable for the Nokia CA-190CD and a 4 GB memory card.

Appearance of the Asha 500

Design Nokia Asha 500 Dual (customer reviews indicate the presentability of exterior design) draws attention to the brightness of colors in the best traditions of the models of this company. In recent years she has been pleased with the diversity in this direction. Available phones with black, white, red and yellow panels, which are covered with two-layer plastic. There is a feeling that the lid has a glass coating, which also causes interest in the design.

On the right side surface there is a volume rocker and a lock button. From the top you can see the connector for the charger and the headphone input (standard 3.5 mm). Smartphone Nokia Asha 500 is compact, but a bit thick. Its dimensions: 100h58h12, 8 mm. Weight is 102 g. It lies comfortably in your hand, not trying to slip out. This conclusion was made on the basis of feedback from the owners. But the back cover is sufficiently branded and prone to scratches. That's why it is recommended to carry the device in a case.

Display

The capacitive LCD display has a resolution of 320x240 with a diagonal of 2.8 inches and displays 262 thousand colors. Their transfer is carried out at an acceptable level for the price category to which the Nokia Asha 500 belongs. Reviews about the quality of the screen are twofold, as in a bright sunlight a clear picture can not be made out. The sensor itself is slightly taut, but it is convenient to operate the phone due to its compact size.

Autonomous work

The battery life is undoubtedly the plus of this device. The battery capacity is only 1200 mAh. But since the screen Nokia Asha 500 is very economical and has the function of preserving the charge by reducing the brightness, the battery can last for a week for short calls. The maximum time declared by the manufacturer in the standby mode is 30 days (840 hours).

The heart of a smartphone from Nokia

The performance of a single-core processor is sufficient only for the most undemanding programs. The smartphone is designed for communication and navigation - various instant messengers and maps are available with all their functionality. Platform type - Nokia Asha1.1.1. As for games, only the simplest versions of Java are available, which do not require a lot of resources. The operating status of the phone is supported by the Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.0 operating system.

Nokia Camera (500) Asha: specifications

The camera has a resolution of 2 megapixels, without a flash. In conditions of good illumination, the images are of good quality. Among its settings - 4-fold zoom, several filters, white balance and resolution adjustment. In a dark room, the camera can not cope with the creation of a clear frame.

Sound

The sound quality of the music at the middle level, there is no equalizer, the maximum playback volume is not high enough. Radio refuses to work without headphones. Nevertheless, due to economical power consumption and the presence of a slot for memory cards, undemanding users will have enough of the available functionality.

Applications and Interface

Nokia Asha 500 supports 2G networks, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi. Internet speed will not shine, but to the quality of communication and conversational dynamics do not carp - their functions as a means of communication, the smartphone performs without complaints. The operating system does not take long to find the necessary functions. The interface is intuitive. The menu items have the appearance of icons that appear in lists, like most modern devices.

As a result, the smartphone left mixed impressions. It differs little from other Asha models and does not greatly exceed button phones with budget stuffing. This is another smart touchscreen smartphone from Nokia for conversations, networking and navigation with good autonomy.