HTC Hero
#5525
Micromax A70
#6688Category Breakdown
HTC Hero
Micromax A70
Performance
64.061.8
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.0
Summary
- The HTC Hero, released in 2009, features a build quality with dimensions of 112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm and weighs 135g, while the Micromax A70, launched in 2011, is slightly lighter at 85g and measures 111 x 58 x 13.5 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the A70 supports 256K colors compared to the Hero's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the A70 has a faster 600 MHz CPU and better GPU, although the Hero has more RAM at 288MB.
- Both smartphones sport a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the A70 can record video while the Hero is limited to CIF@15fps.
- The A70 also has a slightly larger 1450mAh battery compared to the Hero's 1350mAh.
- Software-wise, the Hero runs on Android 1.5 with Sense UI, while the A70 operates on Android 2.2, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero
Micromax A70
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
160MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
CIF@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
111 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
135 g
85 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Cocoa Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes