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Micromax A55#7376

Released: 2011

Micromax A55

Overall Score

19.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7376)19.2
Performance(#6551)41.7
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#7882)32.3
Battery(#8887)10.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7977)23.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Micromax A55

Short Review

  • The Micromax A55 features a compact design with dimensions of 107.2 x 58.7 x 13.5 mm and a weight of 111.5g, making it portable.
  • Its 2.8-inch TFT display supports 256K colors with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 143 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1 chipset, a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, and an Adreno 200 GPU, although it has only 150MB of RAM.
  • The rear camera is 3.15 MP, capable of video recording, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
  • The battery capacity is 1000 mAh, providing basic usage without fast charging or wireless options.
  • It operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), which is outdated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device includes a microUSB port and a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Micromax A55 is a basic smartphone with limited features suitable for minimal tasks.
  • Its build and design reflect its entry-level status from 2011.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionAlso known as Micromax Bling 2

Display

Size2.8"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI240
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU600 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 200
Memory150MB 512MB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1000 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions107.2 x 58.7 x 13.5 mm (4.22 x 2.31 x 0.53 in)
Weight111.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer