Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Viva
Micromax A52
Performance
29.858.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.515.2
Battery
11.612.9
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
7.328.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.020.0
Summary
- The HTC Touch Viva, released in 2008, features a compact build with dimensions of 104.5 x 59 x 15.8 mm and weighs 110g, while the Micromax A52, launched in 2012, is slightly larger at 112 x 61 x 13.2 mm and weighs 112g.
- The Touch Viva has a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the A52 offers a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~125 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Touch Viva is powered by a 200 MHz TI OMAP 850 chipset, while the A52 has a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, along with 160MB of RAM compared to the Viva's 128MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack a front-facing camera.
- The A52 has a larger 1280mAh battery compared to the 1100mAh battery of the Touch Viva, providing potentially better longevity.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Touch Viva running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, while the A52 operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a more modern user interface and app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Viva
Micromax A52
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 850
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
160MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1280 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1280 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104.5 x 59 x 15.8 mm (4.11 x 2.32 x 0.62 in)
112 x 61 x 13.2 mm (4.41 x 2.40 x 0.52 in)
Weight
110 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Storm Gray
Black, Yellow, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.31 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

