Micromax A55
#7376
Motorola CHARM
#8208Category Breakdown
Micromax A55
Motorola CHARM
Performance
41.737.7
Camera
39.613.8
Display
32.338.1
Battery
10.311.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.215.9
Summary
- The Micromax A55 and Motorola CHARM both feature a 2.8-inch TFT display, but the CHARM offers a slightly higher resolution of 320 x 240 pixels compared to the A55's 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 600 MHz processor, but the CHARM uses a Cortex-A8, which may provide a marginally better experience.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but the CHARM can record video at 24fps, while the A55's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The CHARM also has a larger battery capacity at 1130 mAh compared to the A55's 1000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the A55 on Android 2.2 and the CHARM on Android 2.1, providing a similar software experience with limited modern features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A55 being slightly thicker and heavier than the CHARM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A55
Motorola CHARM
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as Micromax Bling 2
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
150MB 512MB
512MB RAM; 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.2 x 58.7 x 13.5 mm (4.22 x 2.31 x 0.53 in)
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
Weight
111.5 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass