Micromax A70
#6688
Plum Glow
#5273Category Breakdown
Micromax A70
Plum Glow
Performance
61.865.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.055.2
Summary
- The Micromax A70 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Plum Glow has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A70 is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the Plum Glow offers a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU with 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Glow includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the A70.
- The A70 has a 1450 mAh battery, while the Plum Glow has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the A70 runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), and the Plum Glow operates on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), providing a marginally updated experience.
- In terms of build quality, the A70 is lighter at 85g compared to the 105g of the Plum Glow, with dimensions that make it slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A70
Plum Glow
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
N/A
X201 - Single SIMX200 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
160MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
112 x 61.5 x 12.9 mm (4.41 x 2.42 x 0.51 in)
Weight
85 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cocoa Brown
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes