Nokia 500
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Nokia 500

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Released 2011, September
93g, 14.1mm thickness
Symbian Anna, up to Nokia Belle OS
2GB 256MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced2011, August. Released 2011, September
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 73 cc (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
Weight93 g (3.28 oz)
SIMMini-SIM

Battery

TypeTFT
Talk timeUp to 7 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
Stand-byUp to 500 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G)
Music playUp to 35 h

Display

Size3.2 inches, 28.2 cm2 (~47.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)

Platform

OSSymbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
CPU1.0 GHz ARM 11

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal2GB 256MB RAM

Selfie camera

Single5 MP
Video480p@15fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
RadioStereo FM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Misc

ColorsBlack/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
PriceAbout 110 EUR
SAR EU1.18 W/kg (head)    
SAR1.47 W/kg (head)     1.38 W/kg (body)    

Tests

CameraPhoto
LoudspeakerVoice 73dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB
Audio qualityNoise -90.1dB / Crosstalk -91.2dB