Category Breakdown
Celkon A42
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Celkon A42 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax Bolt Q331 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A42 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Q331 has a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, providing slightly better performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Q331 offers a higher resolution 2.0 MP front camera compared to the A42's 1.3 MP.
- The A42 is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, while the Q331 has a more substantial 2000 mAh battery.
- Regarding software, the A42 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Q331 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A42
Micromax Bolt Q331
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum 7731G
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.5 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.90 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
N/A
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

