Micromax A100
#8081
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Micromax A100
Sony Xperia J
Performance
27.133.1
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.917.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
29.328.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.314.5
Summary
- The Micromax A100 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, but the Xperia J uses a Qualcomm chipset, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both cameras are 5 MP without OIS, but the Xperia J can only record video at 480p.
- The Micromax A100 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Xperia J's 1750 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- Both phones run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich, with the Xperia J being upgradable to Jelly Bean, potentially offering a better software experience.
- The A100 is heavier at 168g, while the Xperia J is lighter at 124g, contributing to a more compact feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A100
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
168 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass