Category Breakdown
Micromax A55
Nokia Asha 311
Performance
41.749.6
Camera
39.612.4
Display
32.321.2
Battery
10.311.8
Build
0.288.0
Connectivity
23.924.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.222.2
Summary
- The Micromax A55 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 311 has a larger 3.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, providing slightly better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the A55 is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, compared to the Asha 311's 1.0 GHz CPU, which offers better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Asha 311 can record video at 480p@25fps, while the A55 lacks this feature.
- The Asha 311 also has a larger 1110 mAh battery compared to the A55's 1000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build quality is slightly better on the Asha 311, which includes Gorilla Glass on the front, while the A55 is made of plastic.
- Both phones run on older software, with the A55 using Android 2.2, while the Asha 311's OS is unspecified but is based on Nokia's Series 40 platform.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A55
Nokia Asha 311
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Micromax Bling 2
Also known as Nokia Asha 311 RM-714, Nokia Asha Charme 311
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
150MB 512MB
140MB 256MB ROM 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
480p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
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)
106 x 52 x 12.9 mm, 64 cc (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.51 in)
Weight
111.5 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White
Dark Grey, Rose Red, Blue, Brown, Sand White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

