HTC Explorer
#7505
Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0
#6528Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0
Performance
45.253.1
Camera
11.939.6
Display
38.133.2
Battery
12.714.0
Build
14.616.5
Connectivity
27.926.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.623.3
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a compact build with dimensions of 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm and weighs 108g, while the Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0 is slightly larger at 116 x 62 x 11.5 mm and lighter at 93.8g.
- Both devices have a TFT display, but the Explorer has a 3.2-inch screen compared to the Ninja's 3.5 inches, with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer is powered by a 600 MHz CPU, while the Ninja has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU, although both share the same GPU.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Ninja offers video capabilities.
- The Explorer has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, whereas the Ninja has a larger 1400 mAh capacity, likely providing better longevity.
- Both run on Android 2.3, but the Ninja's version is slightly more updated at 2.3.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 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
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM, 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1230 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
116 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
108 g
93.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer