Category Breakdown
Micromax A36 Bolt
NIU NiutekQ N108
Performance
65.564.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.656.1
Summary
- The Micromax A36 Bolt features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the NIU NiutekQ N108's 2.3-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 480 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A36 Bolt is powered by a 1.0 GHz Spreadtrum SC6820 chipset and has 512MB of RAM, while the N108 uses a less powerful 416 MHz Mediatek MT6516 with 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS and no front camera.
- The A36 Bolt has a 1500 mAh battery, larger than the N108's 1000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A36 Bolt runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the N108 operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), indicating a slightly more updated experience for the Micromax device.
- The build quality of the NIU N108 is more compact and lightweight at 73g, compared to the unspecified weight of the A36 Bolt.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A36 Bolt
NIU NiutekQ N108
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N1081Dual SIM: N108
Display
Size
4"
2.3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~251 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC6820
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
1.0 GHz
416 MHz
GPU
Mali-300
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
107.9 x 59.4 x 13.7 mm (4.25 x 2.34 x 0.54 in)
Weight
N/A
73 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

