Category Breakdown
LG Tribute 2
Micromax A88
Performance
47.833.2
Camera
19.114.1
Display
54.416.9
Battery
18.017.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.927.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.514.0
Summary
- The LG Tribute 2 features a more modern build with a slightly lighter weight and a more refined design compared to the Micromax A88, which is bulkier and heavier.
- Both phones have a 4.5-inch display with the same resolution, but the Tribute 2 uses an IPS LCD, offering better viewing angles than the A88's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Tribute 2 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 410, providing superior processing power compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6577 in the A88.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Tribute 2 supports 1080p video recording, while the A88 is limited to 720p.
- The Tribute 2 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh compared to the A88's 1800 mAh, and it runs on a newer Android 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system, enhancing the software experience over the A88's Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Tribute 2
Micromax A88
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
Also known as LG Tribute Duo, LG LS665 for Boost Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9 mm (5.11 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
135 x 68.7 x 11.3 mm (5.31 x 2.70 x 0.44 in)
Weight
138.9 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
BLue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

