Huawei U8230
#8741
Micromax A56
#8911Category Breakdown
Huawei U8230
Micromax A56
Performance
43.350.5
Camera
2.50.0
Display
33.216.3
Battery
15.214.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.528.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.313.8
Summary
- The Huawei U8230 and Micromax A56 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display, but the A56 offers a slightly higher resolution of 360 x 480 pixels compared to the U8230's 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A56 has a faster 800 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU versus the U8230's 528 MHz ARM 11, which may lead to a smoother experience.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but the A56 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The U8230 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the A56's 1400 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the U8230 runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), while the A56 is equipped with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), providing a more updated software experience.
- The A56 also includes a headphone jack, which the U8230 does not have.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8230
Micromax A56
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
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
800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
116 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A