While Nokia Asha 515 is one of the most awaited smartphone of 2013 , the Nokia Asha 501 is still being sold in huge numbers in India/around the world.. Both these smartphones share some common specifications like Dual SIM capability,64 MB RAM , 1200 mAh battery , a single camera (rear camera) , lack of support for GPS and the key points of differences between these two Nokia phones are the display,camera resolution,storage capacity,network support in which the Nokia Asha 515 is a full fledged 3G smartphone with 2.4 ” display,256MB storage capacity and 5MP rear camera while the Nokia Asha 501 lacks the 3G functionality,has a 3.1MP rear camera,128 MB data storage capability and has a larger display (i.e 3.0” display with touchscreen) than Asha 515. Talking about the price, the Nokia Asha 501 can be purchased from all shopping portals for a price around 4500-5500 Rupees and Asha 515 , Nokia Asha 515 is expected to have a price around 6500-7500 Rupees.Here is the table of specifications that clearly shows the differences / features and similarities between these two Nokia smartphones:-

Nokia Asha 515 and Nokia Asha 501 specifications,features and price

Specifications Nokia Asha 515 Nokia Asha 501
Dual SIM Yes Yes
2G Yes Yes
3G Yes No
Java Support Yes Yes
Display 2.4” TFT Display with corning gorilla glass protection 3.0” TFT capacitive touchscreen display
Screen Resolution 240 by 320 240 by 320
Pixel Density 167 133
RAM 64 MB 64 MB
Storage Capacity 256 MB 128 MB
MicroSD 32 GB MicroSD support 32GB MicroSD
Rear Camera 5 Megapixel with LED Flash / Panaroma /Digital Zoom..etc 3.5 Megapixel
Video Recording QVGA at 30 frames per seconds QVGA at 15 frames per seconds
Dimensions 4.49 by 1.89 by 0.42 ” 3.91 by 2.28 by 0.47”
Weight Around 101 Grams Around 99 Grams
Battery 1200 BL-4U same as the Asha 515
2G Talk-time Around 10 hours Around 17 hours
2G Standby-time Around 911 hours Around 625 Hours

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Apart from the above mentioned key features following are the common smartphone features that Nokia Asha 515 and Nokia Asha 501 has:-

  • Music player that has the capability to play audio / video files like 3GP , MPG , 3GP , MP4 , MP3 , WAV , MIDI , AMR …etc
  • Photo Editing Applications
  • Few inbuilt sensors
  • MicroUSB port + support for Bluetooth , WiFi network connectivity

Overall specifications of these two smartphones look great and can be consider the perfect for the price they have.

So,these were the specifications of the Nokia Asha 515 and the Nokia Asha 501 . What do you think about it? Do you own the Asha 501? if yes , then how were your experiences with it? Or do you have any plans to own one of these two affordable phones? . Kindly share your thoughts with us through a comment.

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  • http://www.azforpc.com Ananya @ LINE for PC

    Nokia is doing a pretty good job with their Asha series. I really like all of their Asha phones, as they are efficient with a lot of features and also very economical. One of the most wonderful choices, when it comes to budget mobile phones. Anyways, thanks for this detailed post about their two new Asha phones.

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