Micromax A59 Bolt
#7713
Parla Sonic 3.5S
#7154Category Breakdown
Micromax A59 Bolt
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Performance
52.653.3
Camera
11.912.7
Display
16.033.2
Battery
15.213.1
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
24.830.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.720.3
Summary
- The Micromax A59 Bolt and Parla Sonic 3.5S both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the Sonic 3.5S supports 256K colors, potentially offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Sonic 3.5S is equipped with a more advanced Spreadtrum 7715 chipset and a Mali-400 GPU, while the A59 Bolt uses the older SC7710.
- The camera on the Sonic 3.5S is superior with a 2 MP rear camera compared to the A59 Bolt's 1.3 MP, although both record video at 480p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A59 Bolt at 1500 mAh, compared to 1300 mAh in the Sonic 3.5S.
- The A59 Bolt runs on Android 4.1.2, while the Sonic 3.5S benefits from a more recent Android 4.4 (KitKat), which may enhance the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A59 Bolt
Parla Sonic 3.5S
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7710
Spreadtrum 7715
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
Weight
N/A
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer