Micromax A59 Bolt
#7713
Palm Centro
#9391Category Breakdown
Micromax A59 Bolt
Palm Centro
Performance
52.625.2
Camera
11.939.6
Display
16.010.3
Battery
15.211.9
Build
15.916.3
Connectivity
24.84.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.712.4
Summary
- The Micromax A59 Bolt features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Palm Centro has a smaller 2.25-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 320 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A59 Bolt is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, compared to the Centro's 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, making the A59 Bolt significantly more capable.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Centro supports video recording while the A59 Bolt only offers 480p video.
- The A59 Bolt has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Centro's 1150 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A59 Bolt runs on Android 4.1.2, providing a more modern experience than the Palm OS 5.4.9 on the Centro.
- The build quality of the Centro is more compact and heavier at 124g, while the A59 Bolt's dimensions and weight are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A59 Bolt
Palm Centro
General
Release Date
2014
2008
Announced
2014
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.25"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~201 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7710
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6 mm (4.22 x 2.11 x 0.73 in)
Weight
N/A
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Obsidian, Glacier, Midnight, Cobalt, Onyx, Electric Blue, Rose, Olive
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Palm OS 5.4.9
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A