Category Breakdown
Micromax A45
Samsung Wave Y S5380
Performance
48.849.0
Camera
39.613.8
Display
16.016.0
Battery
13.112.3
Build
16.716.0
Connectivity
14.427.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.115.9
Summary
- The Micromax A45 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch display of the Samsung Wave Y S5380, but both have the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A45 is powered by a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Wave Y has a more capable 832 MHz processor, although both have limited RAM and storage.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video recording capabilities, but the Wave Y offers 480p video at 30fps.
- The A45 has a 1300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Wave Y's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A45 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), whereas the Wave Y operates on bada 2.0, leading to different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Wave Y is lighter and slimmer than the A45, enhancing its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A45
Samsung Wave Y S5380
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Wave538,
Samsung Wave Y LaFleur edition
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6513
N/A
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
832 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
180MB
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 63 x 13 mm (4.53 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
110 x 58.2 x 12.3 mm (4.33 x 2.29 x 0.48 in)
Weight
120 g
102.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, LaFleur edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
0.82 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
bada 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity

