Nokia Asha 501

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

6
Average:

4
Bad:

8

Pros:

Colorful, fun and compact device, Great swipebased interface

Cons:

Still a feature phone lacking good apps, Captures below average images

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Last revision on April 21, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Colorful, fun and compact device, Great swipebased interface

Reviewers Didn't Like

Still a feature phone lacking good apps, Captures below average images

Expert reviews and ratings

The Nokia Asha 501 is a humble phone that at least has a recognizable brand name attached to it, rather than the myriad of cheap Android phones that have flooded the market. The Asha 501 doesn't try to be something that it's not, and at the end of the...

By tbreak.ae on October 08, 2013

Somewhere between a featurephone and a smartphone, the Asha 501 does its best to merge both worlds into a device designed for non-demanding users. It's far from perfect, but it's a fine choice for anyone wanting to avoid a pricier high-end smartphone, or...

By DigitalVersus on August 29, 2013

The Nokia Asha 501 is a wonderfully refreshed phone with a design borrowed from the looks of the popular Lumia lineup. With a snappy 1 GHz processor onboard, a fresh new Nokia Asha Smartphone OS, Wi-Fi and GPRS/EDGE connectivity, 4 GB bundled storage, a...

By FirstPost on August 27, 2013

For $99, the Nokia Asha 501 is worth getting if you want a small, simple, colorful feature phone. However, U.S. denizens will have to buy it...

By CNET Australia on August 09, 2013

A cheap, cheerful and well-made compact smartphone, but it's far too...

By PC Pro on July 29, 2013

Nokia also announced a more budget-oriented large-screened device called the Lumia 1320. It's set to compete against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8. Stephen Elop also presented the Lumia 2520 - the company's first ever...

By GSMArena on October 22, 2013

This RRP for Asha 501 is RM 299, which is a steal, considering the amount of features you get on this little device. It's small and light, it feels like a toy yet it feels good to hold. In fact it's pretty solid for something at this price. For those...

By GoldFries on September 13, 2013

Nokia is selling the Asha 501 at a retail price south of $100 contract-free. As low as that sounds, at this price there is already a number of Android device like the Samsung Galaxy Pocket with better functionality. If you want the most apps and...

By Phone Arena on August 07, 2013

Nokia Asha 501 is a great reboot of an already widely popular lineup. The no-nonsense Asha phones have built a reputation for offering great features at an amazingly cheap price, but until now it really lacked in the "fun to use" department. The...

By GSMArena on August 05, 2013

The Nokia Asha 501 offers a very compelling experience to a first time buyer and will also serve well as a second device for smartphone owners. The refreshed design language and MeeGo-esque operating system is a pleasure to behold.The phones pack in...

By FoneArena on July 01, 2013

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