Nokia Asha 500 (reviews indicate the best value for money) is an inexpensive compact smartphone with two SIM cards and a minimum set of necessary functionality. The model was announced in Russia at the end of 2013, after which the device immediately went on sale. This phone is the cheapest option among Nokia's Asha product line.
Equipment
Nokia Asha 500 is packaged in a standard box that invariably accompanies all products from this company. Here you can see the phone, located immediately under the cover. Below it is a device for recharging the AC-20 at 0.45 Amperes, a BL-4U battery, a stereo headset WH-108, and, of course, an instruction with a user manual, where everything is described in detail and in an accessible way. The kit also has a Nokia CA-190CD data cable and a 4 GB memory card.
Appearance of the Asha 500
Design Nokia Asha 500 Dual (customer reviews indicate the presentability of the external design) attracts attention with the brightness of colors in the best traditions of the models of this company. In recent years, it has been pleasing with diversity in this direction. Available phones with black, white, red and yellow panels, which are coated 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. At the top you can see the connector for the charger and headphone input (standard 3.5 mm). The Nokia Asha 500 is compact but a bit thick. Its dimensions: 100x58x12.8 mm. Weight is 102 g. He lies comfortably in his hand, not trying to slip out. This conclusion was made based on feedback from the owners. But the back cover is easily soiled and prone to scratches. That is 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 of the screen quality are twofold, since in bright sunlight there will be no way to see a clear picture. The sensor itself is slightly taut, but controlling the phone is convenient due to its compact size.
Offline work
Battery life is undoubtedly a plus of this device. The battery capacity is only 1200 mAh. But since the screen of the Nokia Asha 500 is very economical and has the function of preserving the charge by reducing the brightness, the battery may last for a week of use for short calls. The maximum standby time declared by the manufacturer is 30 days (840 hours).
The "heart" of a smartphone from Nokia
Single-core processor performance is enough 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. Type of platform - Nokia Asha1.1.1. As for games, only the simplest versions of Java are available, which do not require many resources. The operational state 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 flash. In good light conditions, the pictures are of good quality. Among its settings are 4x 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 music is average, there is no equalizer, the maximum playback volume is not high enough. The radio refuses to work without headphones. Nevertheless, due to the economical energy consumption and the presence of a slot for memory cards, undemanding users will have enough available functionality.
Applications and interface
Nokia Asha 500 supports 2G networks, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi. The Internet will not shine with speed, but you will not find fault with the quality of communication and the speaker - the smartphone performs its functions as a means of communication without complaints. The operating system will not make you look for the necessary functions for a long time. The interface is intuitive. The menu items are in the form of icons that appear in the lists, like most modern devices.
As a result, the smartphone left a mixed impression. It differs little from other Asha models and is not much superior to push-button phones with a budget filling. This is another good-quality touchscreen smartphone from Nokia for conversations, online communication and navigation with good autonomy.