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Celkon A9+

Celkon A9+

#7355
Micromax A73

Micromax A73

#6971

Category Breakdown

Celkon A9+
Micromax A73
Performance
52.750.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
13.613.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.328.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.321.1

Summary

  • The Celkon A9+ and Micromax A73 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the A9+ runs on Android 4.0, offering a more updated software experience compared to the A73's Android 2.3.
  • In terms of performance, the Celkon is powered by a 1.0 GHz Spreadtrum SC6820 chipset, while the Micromax uses a 650 MHz Mediatek MT6573, giving the A9+ a performance edge.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither has a front-facing camera.
  • The A9+ has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1350 mAh compared to the A73's 1300 mAh.
  • Build-wise, the A9+ is slightly thicker and larger than the A73, which may affect portability.
  • Connectivity options are similar, with both supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, although the A73 offers Bluetooth 3.0 and hotspot functionality.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A9+
Micromax A73

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Spreadtrum SC6820
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)

CPU

1.0 GHz
650 MHz Cortex-A9

GPU

N/A
PowerVR SGX531

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 512MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

Yes
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1350 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
108 x 62 x 12 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)

Weight

N/A
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer