Micromax A56
#8911
Samsung i637 Jack
#7855Category Breakdown
Micromax A56
Samsung i637 Jack
Performance
50.535.8
Camera
0.039.6
Display
16.322.1
Battery
14.014.6
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
28.322.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.817.2
Summary
- The Micromax A56 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density than the Samsung i637 Jack's 2.4-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A56 is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A9 processor, which offers superior processing capabilities compared to the 528 MHz CPU in the i637.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the i637 supports video recording while the A56 does not.
- The A56 has a 1400 mAh battery, while the i637 has a slightly larger 1480 mAh battery.
- In terms of software experience, the A56 runs on Android 2.3.5, whereas the i637 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, which is upgradable to 6.5.
- Build quality shows the A56 is slightly heavier at 110g compared to the i637's 102.1g, with the A56 also being marginally thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A56
Samsung i637 Jack
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A9
528 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
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
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1480 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1480 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
117 x 61 x 12.7 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.5 in)
Weight
110 g
102.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A