Category Breakdown
alcatel Fire E
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
27.930.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
55.254.4
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.326.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.520.9
Summary
- The alcatel Fire E features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Micromax Bolt Q331 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fire E is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Bolt Q331 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Bolt Q331 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the Fire E lacks.
- The Fire E has a smaller 1700 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Bolt Q331, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- The Fire E runs on Firefox OS 1.3, while the Bolt Q331 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more familiar software experience for users accustomed to Android.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fire E
Micromax Bolt Q331
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum 7731G
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 63.5 x 8.2 mm (5.08 x 2.5 x 0.32 in)
N/A
Weight
103 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Dark Chocolate, Mozilla Orange
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Firefox OS 1.3
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

