Category Breakdown
Celkon A79
ZTE Groove X501
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.952.7
Summary
- The Celkon A79 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 420 pixels, while the ZTE Groove X501 has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A79 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Groove X501 has an 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor and 1GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Groove X501 can record video at a lower resolution of 352x288.
- The A79 has a 1300 mAh battery, while the Groove X501 offers a larger 1500 mAh capacity, potentially leading to longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android Gingerbread, but the Groove X501's additional RAM may enhance the software experience slightly.
- Build-wise, the A79 is lighter at 98g compared to the Groove X501's 127.6g, although both have similar dimensions and materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A79
ZTE Groove X501
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For Cricket
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 420 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~151 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
352x288
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 62 x 13 mm (4.53 x 2.44 x 0.51 in)
118.6 x 62.5 x 13.9 mm (4.67 x 2.46 x 0.55 in)
Weight
98 g
127.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

