Nokia 500
Nokia 500

The Nokia 500 was announced in 2011, August. Released 2011, September With 3.2 inches, 28.2 cm2 (~47.1% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Its 5 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and 480p@15fps video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U) ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, August. Released 2011, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 73 cc (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
  • Weight: 93 g (3.28 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 3.2 inches, 28.2 cm2 (~47.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
  • CPU: 1.0 GHz ARM 11

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 2GB 256MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP
  • Video: 480p@15fps

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: Exchangeable battery covers with multiple home screens (2 included in the retail box), MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/еAAC+/WMA player, Photo editor, Organizer, Voice command/dial, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
  • Stand-by: Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 35 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
  • SAR: 1.47 W/kg (head)     1.38 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 1.18 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 110 EUR

Tests

  • Camera: , Photo
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 73dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -90.1dB / Crosstalk -91.2dB