HTC Desire Q
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Micromax A84
#6774Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Q
Micromax A84
Performance
33.129.0
Camera
11.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.416.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.224.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.222.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire Q has a slightly larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Micromax A84's 3.98-inch screen, both offering the same resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Q is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with a Cortex-A5 CPU, while the A84 utilizes a Mediatek MT6575 with a Cortex-A9 CPU, though both have similar RAM configurations.
- Both devices feature a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Desire Q can only record video at 480p, whereas the A84 supports video recording.
- The Desire Q has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the A84's 1630 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Desire Q runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated interface than the A84's Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality shows the Desire Q being lighter and more compact, while the A84 is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Q
Micromax A84
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For China
Also known as Micromax A80 Superfone Elite
Display
Size
4"
3.98"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
125 x 65 x 10.6 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight
114 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer