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Nokia 500 Price

At the time of it's release in 2011, September, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Nokia 500 was about 110 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What are the main features of the Nokia 500?

The main features of the Nokia 500 include a 3.2-inch TFT display, a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and support for microSD cards up to 32GB.

How to reset or factory restore Nokia 500 device?

To reset or factory restore a Nokia 500 device, here are the most common and recommended methods: 1. Hard reset or soft reset: a. Use a SIM card removal tool to remove the SIM card from the device. b. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the device shuts down. c. Press and hold the power button and the volume up button for 10 seconds until the device goes into recovery mode. d. Use the volume buttons to select 'Wipe data/factory reset' and press the power button to confirm. e. The device will now reset to its factory settings and prompt you to set up a new user account. 2. Using the recovery mode: a. Use a USB cable to connect the device to a computer with the Nokia Mobile Device USB driver installed. b. Open the Nokia Mobile Device Driver utility from the computer. c. Select the Nokia 500 device model from the list of available devices. d. Click on the 'Volume controls' tab and check the 'Up navigation' box to indicate that the volume up button is the power button. e. In the Nokia Mobile Device Driver utility, select 'Device Options' and then 'Firmware Update'. f. Browsse to the location of the firmware update file for the Nokia 500 device and select it. g. Click on the 'Install' button to start the firmware update process. h. Once the firmware update is complete, the device will reset to its factory settings and prompt you to set up a new user account. It is recommended to backup all important data and files before resetting or factory restoring a device, as this will ensure that you do not lose any important information during the process.

What type of battery does the Nokia 500 use?

The Nokia 500 uses a Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery.

What type of SIM card does the Nokia 500 use?

The Nokia 500 uses a mini-SIM card.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2011, August. Released 2011, September
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 73 cc (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
Weight: 93 g (3.28 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: TFT
Size: 3.2 inches, 28.2 cm2 (~47.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)

Platform

OS: Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
CPU: 1.0 GHz ARM 11

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 2GB 256MB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP
Video: 480p@15fps

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
: Exchangeable battery covers with multiple home screens (2 included in the retail box) MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/еAAC+/WMA player Photo editor Organizer Voice command/dial Predictive text input

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Stand-by: Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 35 h

Misc

Colors: Black/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
SAR: 1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 1.18 W/kg (head)
Price: About 110 EUR