Nokia, the largest phone manufacturer in the world, has announced today a smartphone with touch screen from their entry level range, which is equipped with the fastest existing Nokia processor.
Nokia 500 is the newest product in the range of Nokia devices running on Symbian Anna. Nokia 500 has a 1 GHz processor, a 5 MP camera, music player, stereo FM radio and Internet radio.
“Until now, affordable smartphones often meant hardware and a low quality user experience. This is another example of Nokia’s continuous commitment on innovation within the portfolio of smartphones and an example of how Symbian can continue to help us capitalize on market opportunities in the coming years,” said Ilari Nurmi, Vice President of the Finnish group.
Nokia 500 has pre-installed some of the best music and entertainment applications, such as Shazam Encore, Gig Finder, Lonely Planet, Michelin guides and offers instant access to Facebook, Twitter and other social networking.
This entry-level smartphone also provides users to access to the latest version of Nokia Maps, optimized for social networks, so that the users can share locations with their friends around the world. Offline car and pedestrian navigation with voice guidance in over 80 countries helps users avoid the high costs of data transfer while roaming.
Nokia 500 will be available starting from the third quarter of this year in black version, rapidly followed by its white version at the end of the year. Both versions will be coming with two interchangeable back cases. New cases, in more colors and design versions will also be available this year.
Nokia 500’s estimative base price (with no taxes), will be around 150 euro ($ 215).