Nokia Asha 501
The Nokia Asha 501 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Nokia Asha software platform 1.0ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓64GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 98.2g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Lower-resolution 133 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
OS
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4
RAM
64MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
133 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Weight
98.2g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
