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Micromax A56#8911

Released: 2012

Micromax A56

Overall Score

13.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#8911)13.8
Performance(#5376)50.5
Camera(#11855)0.0
Display(#11045)16.3
Battery(#7869)14.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7268)28.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Micromax A56

Short Review

  • The Micromax A56 features a compact design with dimensions of 116 x 62 x 11.5 mm and a weight of 110 grams, making it lightweight and portable.
  • It sports a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 171 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6573 chipset, an 800 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU, and 256MB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
  • The rear camera is 3.15 MP, but it lacks video recording and optical image stabilization, while there is no front-facing camera.
  • The battery capacity is 1400 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • Running on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), the software experience is dated and lacks modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device has a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
  • Available colors are black and white, but there are no water resistance features.
  • Overall, the Micromax A56 is a basic smartphone with limited capabilities suited for essential tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size3.5"
TypeTFT
Resolution360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
PPI360
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
Memory256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

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

Battery

Capacity1400 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions116 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A