Micromax A101
#8088
Philips W8578
#6883Category Breakdown
Micromax A101
Philips W8578
Performance
25.638.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
20.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.523.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.321.6
Summary
- The Micromax A101 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips W8578 has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A101 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, compared to the W8578's 512MB RAM, which may limit its multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The A101 has a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the W8578's 2000 mAh.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the A101 on Android 4.0.4 and the W8578 on Android 4.2, providing a basic software experience.
- The A101 is also heavier at 200g versus the W8578's 217g, but the dimensions of the A101 allow for a more comfortable grip.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A101
Philips W8578
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148 x 79 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 3.11 x 0.41 in)
116 x 60 x 21 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)
Weight
200 g
217 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer