Category Breakdown
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Micromax A84
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

