Dell Aero
#10512
Micromax A78
#7793Category Breakdown
Dell Aero
Micromax A78
Performance
5.219.2
Camera
12.539.6
Display
33.533.5
Battery
10.313.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.331.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.117.3
Summary
- The Dell Aero features a compact build with dimensions of 122 x 57.9 x 11.7 mm and a weight of 104g, while the Micromax A78 is slightly smaller at 120 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm but has an unspecified weight.
- Both devices have a 3.5-inch TFT display, but the Aero offers a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels compared to the A78's 360 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Aero is powered by a 624 MHz Marvell PXA310 processor, while the A78 has a 650 MHz Mediatek MT6573, providing slightly better processing power.
- The Aero's camera is superior with a 5 MP rear camera versus the A78's 3.2 MP, although both lack front-facing cameras.
- The A78 has a larger battery capacity at 1300 mAh compared to the Aero's 1000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Lastly, the Aero runs on an older Android 1.5, while the A78 benefits from Android 2.3, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Aero
Micromax A78
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
Marvell PXA310 624 MHz
650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 57.9 x 11.7 mm, 68.6 cc (4.80 x 2.28 x 0.46 in)
120 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm (4.72 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
Weight
104 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass