Category Breakdown
Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0
Motorola CHARM
Performance
53.137.7
Camera
39.613.8
Display
33.238.1
Battery
14.011.8
Build
16.50.2
Connectivity
26.223.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.315.9
Summary
- The Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola CHARM's 2.8-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A57 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, while the CHARM has a 600 MHz processor, giving the A57 an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the CHARM can record video at 24fps, whereas the A57 does not specify a frame rate.
- The A57 has a larger battery capacity of 1400 mAh compared to the CHARM's 1130 mAh, which may result in better battery life.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the A57 using Android 2.3.5 and the CHARM on Android 2.1, indicating a similar software experience but with the A57 being slightly more updated.
- Build quality varies, with the A57 being lighter at 93.8g versus the CHARM's 110g, and differing dimensions may affect ergonomics.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A57 Ninja 3.0
Motorola CHARM
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
1.0 GHz
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
512MB RAM, 256MB
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
1400 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1130 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)
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
Weight
93.8 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

