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Micromax A55

Micromax A55

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Samsung i560

Samsung i560

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Category Breakdown

Micromax A55
Samsung i560
Performance
41.732.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
10.31.6
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
23.919.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.216.4

Summary

  • The Micromax A55 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display compared to the 2.4-inch display of the Samsung i560, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the A55 is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, outperforming the i560's 330 MHz ARM 1136.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
  • The A55 has a 1000 mAh battery, while the i560's battery capacity is unspecified.
  • The A55 runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), whereas the i560 operates on Symbian OS 9.1, indicating a difference in software experience.
  • Build-wise, the A55 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the i560, which is more compact.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Micromax A55
Samsung i560

General

Release Date

2011
2008

Announced

2011
2007

Description

Also known as Micromax Bling 2
N/A

Display

Size

2.8"
2.4"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 2430

CPU

600 MHz ARM 11
330 MHz ARM 1136

GPU

Adreno 200
PowerVR MBX

Memory

150MB 512MB
150MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
QCIF videocall camera

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

1000 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
103 x 51 x 15.9 mm (4.06 x 2.01 x 0.63 in)

Weight

111.5 g
111 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
Black, Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.17 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Symbian OS 9.1, Series 60 v3.1 UI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
N/A