Updated: Jun 05, 2017, 5:22 AM

Nokia Asha 500 Specs

Hardware

0.06GB RAM

Display

2.8-inch
320 x 240 px

Camera

2 MP Main

Battery

1200 mAh

Description

The Nokia Asha 500 comes with a 2.8-inch 240x320 pixel touchscreen, a 2MP camera, and the option to have the handset in either single- or dual-SIM flavor.

This device is also known as Nokia RM-973

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Display
Size:	2.8-inch
Resolution:	320 x 240 px, 143 PPI
Technology:	LCD
Screen-to-body:	39.14 %
Colors:	262 144
Features:	Proximity sensor

Hardware
RAM:	0.06GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
Device type:	Feature phone

Battery
Capacity:	1200 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	2 MP (CMOS image sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.8 Focal length: 35 mm Sensor size: 1/5"
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	320x240 (QVGA) (13 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.04 x 2.38 x 0.45 inches (100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm)
Weight:	3.57 oz (101.3 g)
Keys:	Right: Volume control
Colors:	Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White

Cellular
Dual SIM:	Yes
SIM type:	Micro SIM

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover
Radio:	FM, Stereo

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	3.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (32 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Feb 03, 2014
FCC ID value:	QTLRM-973
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.02 W/kg
Body:	0.79 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.41 W/kg

Buyers information
MSRP:	$ 69
In The Box:	Nokia Charger AC-11, Nokia Battery BL-4U 1200 mAh, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-108, Nokia 4 GB microSD Card

Availability
Officially announced:	Oct 22, 2013

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Alternative variants

Nokia Asha 500 Dual

Dual SIM version

Differences from the main variant:
Dual SIM:	Yes

News

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