Category Breakdown
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
Philips S388
Performance
39.229.3
Camera
12.439.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.816.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.427.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.223.7
Summary
- The Micromax A109 Canvas XL2 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Philips S388 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A109 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589M chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the S388 has a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU but lacks specified RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A109 can only record video at 720p@15fps, while the S388's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The A109 has a 2500 mAh battery, significantly larger than the S388's 1700 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the A109 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the S388 operates on an older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
- In terms of build quality, the S388 is lighter at 136.5g and has specific dimensions, while the A109's dimensions and weight are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
Philips S388
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
131 x 67.1 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
136.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

