Emissary of a new range of Asha phones, the Asha 501 should be the first representative of low-cost smartphones to "Nokia". It will use the new Asha software platform that will allow developers to create, publish and monetize applications.The phone is made of a durable and removable case and a anti-scratch screen, a three-inch touch screen and a single back button. The device weighs is 98 grams, a little heavy.
At the interface, the user can choose between two screens: "The Home" and the "Quick access". The home is a traditional display that shows the different applications / options in the form of clickable icons. Quick access, it has all the recent contacts and all the recently used applications. Thus users can easily find what they use frequently and have a history of their activities. Both screens will be accessible with a swipe.
For Internet browsing, the Nokia Asha 501 uses Xpress browser witch compresses data up to 90% enabling faster and cheaper browsing. Nokia also mentioned the presence of 'Nokia Xpress Now', a web application that will provide content to the user according to his location, preferences and trending topics.
Here are the Tech Specs
- System: GSM 900/1800 + WLAN; GSM 850/1900 + WLAN
- User Interface: Nokia Asha Platform
- Dimensions: 99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (H x W x T)
- Weight: Single SIM: 98g / Dual SIM 98.2g
- Display: 3.0” QVGA TFT Capacitive Display
- Memory: 128 MB Flash, 4 GB MMC included expandable up to 32GB
- Connectivity: Micro USB connector and charging, 3.5 mm AV jack, 2 mm Charger connector
- Standby time: Up to 48 days (Dual SIM standby time: up to 26 days)
- Talk time: Up to 17 hours (all variants)
The Nokia Asha arrives with the ambition to succeed in the smartphone market at low prices to allow the new Asha range to develop. It remains to know whether he will succeed in achieving its goals.Asha 501 is priced at $99 and will be available in more than 90 countries worldwide.
