Category Breakdown
Micromax A36 Bolt
Philips T3566
Performance
65.558.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.654.3
Summary
- The Micromax A36 Bolt and Philips T3566 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Philips model offers a slightly better performance with its dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU compared to the Micromax's single-core 1.0 GHz.
- In terms of RAM, the A36 Bolt has 512MB, while the T3566 has 256MB, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but neither offers a front-facing camera.
- The Philips T3566 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh in the Micromax, potentially providing longer usage time.
- On the software front, the Micromax runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), whereas the Philips operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Philips is slightly more robust, with specific dimensions and weight noted, while the Micromax lacks detailed build specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A36 Bolt
Philips T3566
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-300
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
256MB 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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
126.8 x 68 x 12 mm (4.99 x 2.68 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

