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LG Optimus Black (White version)

LG Optimus Black (White version)

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Micromax A84

Micromax A84

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Category Breakdown

LG Optimus Black (White version)
Micromax A84
Performance
32.129.0
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
15.216.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.324.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.022.2

Summary

  • The LG Optimus Black (White version) features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax A84 has a slightly smaller 3.98-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the Optimus Black is powered by a TI OMAP 3630 chipset with a Cortex-A8 CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the A84's Mediatek MT6575 with a Cortex-A9 CPU and no RAM specified, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A84 lacks a front camera, whereas the Optimus Black includes a 2 MP selfie camera.
  • The battery capacity of the Micromax A84 is higher at 1630 mAh compared to the 1500 mAh of the Optimus Black.
  • Software-wise, the Optimus Black runs on Android 2.2, upgradable to 4.0, while the A84 operates on Android 2.3.6, indicating a slight advantage for the Optimus Black in terms of software updates.
  • Build quality shows the Optimus Black is lighter at 109g and slimmer at 9.2mm, while the A84 is heavier and thicker.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Optimus Black (White version)
Micromax A84

General

Release Date

2011
2012

Announced

2011
2012

Description

N/A
Also known as Micromax A80 Superfone Elite

Display

Size

4"
3.98"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~234 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 3630
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)

CPU

1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX531

Memory

2GB 512MB RAM
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1630 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
125 x 65 x 10.6 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)

Weight

109 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

2.1, 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 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer