Category Breakdown
Micromax A50 Ninja
Motorola A1200
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.951.9
Summary
- The Micromax A50 Ninja features a larger 3.1-inch TFT display compared to the Motorola A1200's 2.4-inch screen, both with the same resolution but the Ninja offers a more modern software experience with Android 2.3.6 versus the Linux OS on the A1200.
- In terms of performance, the Ninja is equipped with a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU, outperforming the A1200's 312 MHz Intel XScale processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A50 Ninja supports video recording while the A1200's video capability is limited to QCIF.
- The Ninja also has a higher battery capacity at 1200 mAh compared to the A1200's 850 mAh, contributing to potentially better longevity.
- Build quality favors the A50 Ninja with a more compact design at 113 x 61 x 13 mm and a lighter weight, while the A1200 is bulkier at 95.7 x 51.7 x 21.5 mm and heavier at 122 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A50 Ninja
Motorola A1200
General
Release Date
2012
2005
Announced
2012
2005
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola MING
Display
Size
3.1"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
N/A
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
Intel XScale 312MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery (BT50)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113 x 61 x 13 mm (4.45 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
95.7 x 51.7 x 21.5 mm (3.77 x 2.04 x 0.85 in)
Weight
N/A
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Linux
OS Version
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Linux
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
TBD
No

