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

