Micromax A70
#6688
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
#5286Category Breakdown
Micromax A70
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
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 slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini has a 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia mini is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 512MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the A70's 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia mini supports 720p video recording, whereas the A70 does not specify video quality.
- The A70 has a 1450 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia mini's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the A70 runs Android 2.2, while the Xperia mini starts with Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the Xperia mini is heavier at 99g compared to the A70's 85g, with different color options available for the Xperia mini.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A70
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
160MB 256MB RAM
512MB RAM, 320MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
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)
88 x 52 x 16 mm (3.46 x 2.05 x 0.63 in)
Weight
85 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cocoa Brown
Black, White, Blue, Dark pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes