When the Nokia Asha 501 was first introduced it offered a hybrid combination of featurephone battery life and smartphone capabilities but didn't offer much choice when it came to other options. At the recent Nokia World event, Nokia announced 3 new models for this series consisting of the Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503. The new models offer a new look over the standard colourful polycarbonate backplate of the Asha 501, offering a crystal-like transparent encased look that is both stylish and durable. All three models will be available in black, bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow and white. Tech specs and features for the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 are listed below:
- Nokia Asha 500
- 2.8-inch screen (320 x 240 pixels, capacitive multitouch)
- 2MP camera
- Supports single-SIM / dual-SIM + WiFi
- 100.3 x 68.1 x 12.8 mm | 101g
- Available in Q4 2013 for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Ameria and Middle East
- Price: $69 (RM217)
- Nokia Asha 502
- 3-inch screen (320 x 240 pixels, capacitive multitouch)
- 5MP camera + LED Flash
- Supports dual-SIM + WiFi
- Available in Q4 2013 for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East
- Price: $89 (RM280)
- Nokia Asha 503
- 3-inch screen + Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (320 x 240 pixels, capacitive multitouch)
- 5MP camera + LED flash
- Supports single-SIM / dual-SIM + 3G + WiFi
- Available in Q4 2013 for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Ameria and Middle East
- Price: $99 (RM312)
Considering that the Nokia Asha 501 is officially priced at $99 (RM312) as well but can be found at local sellers from RM245 the pricing listed above for the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 could drop further once they make their way to Malaysia. We expect the Nokia Asha 501 official pricing to drop to $79 (RM248) now that the other models have come out so if you're looking to buy the Asha 501, wait a while or check for similar prices. No specific Malaysia release dates for any of the new models listed but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.
Check out the Nokia Asha 500 in video
The Nokia Asha 502 video is nearly identical except for the LED flash on the backside
The same goes for the Nokia Asha 503 highlight video, but perhaps different apps, perhaps to show off the 3G social media
Check out the Nokia Asha 503 social media sharing
Check out the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 hands on
See how the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 smartphones were designed
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