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Micromax A36 Bolt

Micromax A36 Bolt

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Philips T3566

Philips T3566

#7107

Category Breakdown

Micromax A36 Bolt
Philips T3566
Performance
52.752.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
23.016.9
Battery
15.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
16.025.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.020.5

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

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 Features

N/A
N/A

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

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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer