HTC Magic
#8717
Micromax A78
#7793Category Breakdown
HTC Magic
Micromax A78
Performance
44.819.2
Camera
10.039.6
Display
22.133.5
Battery
13.513.1
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
17.631.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.317.3
Summary
- The HTC Magic, released in 2009, features a compact build with dimensions of 113 x 55 x 13.7 mm and a weight of 118.5g, while the Micromax A78, launched in 2012, has slightly larger dimensions at 120 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm and is lighter, though its weight is unspecified.
- The Magic has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, whereas the A78 offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Magic is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, while the A78 has a more capable 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU, although both devices have limited RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with the Magic featuring a 3.15 MP rear camera and the A78 a slightly better 3.2 MP rear camera, but both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The Magic has a 1340 mAh battery, while the A78 has a slightly smaller 1300 mAh battery, and both devices do not support fast charging.
- Finally, the Magic runs on Android 1.6, whereas the A78 is equipped with Android 2.3, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Magic
Micromax A78
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
320
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1340 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
120 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm (4.72 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
Weight
118.5 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 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 (headset support only)
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass