When you first look at the Nokia Asha 501, you might think it’s a smaller Lumia. The solid and beautiful build is wrapped by a matte polycarbonate body and the device runs on Nokia’s totally new Asha Platform. However, when I got the Asha 501, a few things about my perceptions of this feature phone were changed. The design of Nokia’s Lumia line is already fun enough to begin with, so when you take that and put it in a smaller and a more rounded form factor – what you actually create is something cuter and more fun to look at. One thing to note here is that, while a proprietary Nokia charger is provided, you can also charge via the micro USB port. With all of that said, the Nokia Asha 501 doesn’t need to be premium, and it doesn’t feel cheap. It would be nice to see if Nokia marketed different back covers for this phone though. OS, Apps and UI The Asha 501 runs on Nokia’s new OS – the Asha platform. Read more in our articles including "Nokia Asha 501 Review" and "Nokia E51 Review".
When you first look at the Nokia Asha 501, you might think it’s a smaller Lumia. The solid and beautiful build is wrapped by a matte polycarbonate body and the device runs on Nokia’s totally new Asha Platform.
However, when I got the Asha 501, a few things about my perceptions of this feature phone were changed. The design of Nokia’s Lumia line is already fun enough to begin with, so when you take that and put it in a smaller and a more rounded form factor – what you actually create is something cuter and more fun to look at. One thing to note here is that, while a proprietary Nokia charger is provided, you can also charge via the micro USB port.
Our coverage of nokia asha os includes: "Nokia Asha 501 Review"; "Nokia E51 Review"; "Review: Nokia N78". Each article provides unique insights and information.