Best budget smartphone: Nokia Asha 501 / Features, specs, price, design, specifications

Not everyone can, or wants to spend a lot of money on a smartphone while they still want the best quality as possible. That's where the

Nokia Asha 501

comes in. A budget full feature touchscreen smartphone with the top-quality we are haused to from Nokia. The Nokia Asha 501 runs a revamped version of the exclusive Nokia Asha OS. As will cost you as little as US$ 99. In a recent statement, Nokia announces that the Nokia Asha release date is set for June. While Asha only supports 2G networking and WIFI, the price is still very competitive compared to some major competitors' low-cost models. A 3G Nokia Asha is on the way according to Nokia, expected to get a release date around the end of the year.

Nokia Asha 501  features design and specs

A 3 inch touch-screen, which is quite acceptable in size if the price is taken into account. One button in the bottom section of the Nokia Asha low-cost smartphone. Dimensions of 99,2 * 58 * 12.1mm and a weight of only 98 gram. A camera at the back with 3.2 megapixel QVGA quality. Standby time a massive 48 days while the Nokia Asha 501 can last up to 26 days at normal usage level. The Asha also features 2 SIM slots (dual SIM).