Celkon A97i
#8402
Huawei M886 Mercury
#8156Category Breakdown
Celkon A97i
Huawei M886 Mercury
Performance
22.745.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.218.0
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
29.225.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.316.1
Summary
- The Celkon A97i and Huawei M886 Mercury both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Mercury offers a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mercury is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and 4GB of RAM, compared to the A97i's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 and no RAM, which significantly impacts multitasking and overall speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mercury includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A97i lacks these features.
- The battery capacity of the Mercury is also superior at 1900 mAh compared to the A97i's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A97i runs on Android 4.0, while the Mercury operates on an older Android 2.3.3, which may limit software capabilities and updates.
- Both phones weigh the same and have similar build dimensions, but the Mercury is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A97i
Huawei M886 Mercury
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei M886, Huawei GloryFor Cricket
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno
Memory
N/A
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
122 x 61 x 13 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
139 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
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/n
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass