Micromax A56
#5358
Nokia N80
#9259Category Breakdown
Micromax A56
Nokia N80
Performance
64.051.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
58.958.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.051.1
Summary
- The Micromax A56 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia N80's 2.1-inch display at 352 x 416 pixels, which offers a more compact viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the A56 is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, while the N80 operates on a 220 MHz Dual ARM 9 CPU with only 64MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the A56.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A56 lacks video recording capabilities, whereas the N80 can record in CIF resolution.
- The A56 is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, which is larger than the N80's 820 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The A56 runs on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), providing a more modern software experience compared to the N80's Symbian OS, which may limit app availability and functionality.
- Build quality-wise, the A56 is lighter at 110g compared to the N80's 134g, but the N80 has a bulkier design with dimensions of 95 x 50 x 26 mm versus the A56's more streamlined 116 x 62 x 11.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A56
Nokia N80
General
Release Date
2012
2006
Announced
2012
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.1"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
352 x 416 pixels (~259 ppi density)
PPI
360
352
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
800 MHz Cortex-A9
220 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
40MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD, up to 2 GB, 128 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
No
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
95 x 50 x 26 mm, 97 cc (3.74 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)
Weight
110 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Pop-Port 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Symbian, Series 60 UI
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Symbian, Series 60 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No