Category Breakdown
Micromax A116 Canvas HD
XOLO Q1020
Performance
39.142.6
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.233.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.223.9
Summary
- The Micromax A116 Canvas HD and XOLO Q1020 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the A116 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Q1020 uses a slightly faster Mediatek MT6582 at 1.3 GHz, along with more RAM at 8GB compared to the A116's 4GB.
- The Q1020 also offers a superior rear camera at 13 MP, capable of 1080p video recording, compared to the A116's 8 MP and 720p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Q1020 at 2100 mAh versus 2000 mAh for the A116.
- The A116 runs on Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 4.2.1, while the Q1020 comes with Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Q1020 is slimmer and lighter, measuring 8.7 mm thick and weighing less than the A116, which is 10.7 mm thick and weighs 156 grams.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A116 Canvas HD
XOLO Q1020
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB (1.77GB user available), 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
320p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 74 x 10.7 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.42 in)
143 x 71 x 8.7 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
156 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

