Nokia Asha 500 (reviews indicatethe 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 went on sale immediately. This phone is the cheapest option among the products of the Asha line from Nokia.
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 Nokia CA-190CD data cable and a 4 GB memory card.
Design Nokia Asha 500 Dual (customer reviewstestify to 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 are locatedVolume rocker and 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 the 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.
The capacitive LCD display has a resolution of 320x240At 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 discerned. The sensor itself is slightly taut, but it is convenient to operate the phone due to its compact size.
The battery life is undoubtedlyadvantage 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 standby mode is 30 days (840 hours).
The performance of a single-core processor will sufficeonly 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 Java versions are available, which do not require a lot of resources. The operating status of the phone is supported by Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.0.
The camera has a resolution of 2 megapixels, withoutoutbreaks. In conditions of good illumination, the images are of good quality. Among its settings - 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.
The sound quality of music at an average level,there is no equalizer, the maximum playback volume is not high enough. Radio refuses to work without headphones. Nevertheless, due to the economical power consumption and the presence of a slot for memory cards, undemanding users will have enough of the available functionality.
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 censures. The operating system does not take long to find the desired 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 good touchscreen smartphone from Nokia for talking, communicating in the network and navigating with good autonomy.
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