Despite the fact that smartphones buzz has all been around for a few years now, approximately 85 percent people are still using feature phones. We can say that half of the world’s mobile phones, five years down the line, will be these affordable feature phones.
On the other hand, mobile phone users are aspiring for the latest smartphones, even though they cannot actually afford them. This is the main reason why majority of feature phones now are giving smartphone like features such as access to social networks, apps web and so on. And, these new feature phones are getting better day by day giving rise to a new segment of smart feature phones. Examples include the Nokia Asha series. Asha has been a great success around the world thanks to its affordability and smart features.
With the Nokia Asha Series, Nokia has created an Asha Software platform especially for these phones and the Asha 501 is the first phone to feature this new operating system. The phone is aimed for emerging markets as its low price point and barebones functionality will fit in nicely in those specific areas, however, you will have to compromise on its design. It’s an entry-level package, a cheap and dual-SIM phone.