Micromax A100
#8081
Plum Optimax 2
#8676Category Breakdown
Micromax A100
Plum Optimax 2
Performance
27.134.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.99.9
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.314.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.314.4
Summary
- The Micromax A100 features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 2 has a larger 7.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A100 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Optimax 2 offers a more capable quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimax 2 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, while the A100 lacks a front camera.
- The Optimax 2 also has a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the A100's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A100 runs on Android 4.0.3, while the Optimax 2 is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the A100 is lighter at 168g, while the Optimax 2 weighs 270g and has a larger form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A100
Plum Optimax 2
General
Release Date
2012
2018
Announced
2012
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
7"
Type
TFT
TN TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
480
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.2 x 72.6 x 11.9 mm (5.60 x 2.86 x 0.47 in)
192 x 109.7 x 11.5 mm (7.56 x 4.32 x 0.45 in)
Weight
168 g
270 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver, Pink, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer