Micromax A73
#6971
Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570
#8297Category Breakdown
Micromax A73
Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570
Performance
50.241.1
Camera
39.610.0
Display
33.232.3
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.125.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.115.6
Summary
- The Micromax A73 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 165 ppi compared to the Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570's 3.14-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels and 127 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A73 is powered by a Mediatek MT6573 chipset with a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 256MB RAM, while the Galaxy Mini utilizes a Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 with a 600 MHz ARMv6 CPU and 384MB RAM, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- The A73 has a 2 MP rear camera, whereas the Galaxy Mini offers a superior 3.15 MP rear camera, albeit with lower video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A73 at 1300 mAh compared to the Galaxy Mini's 1200 mAh.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the A73 on Gingerbread and the Galaxy Mini on Froyo, upgradable to Gingerbread, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
- Overall, the A73 has a larger display and better performance specs, while the Galaxy Mini excels in camera quality and software interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A73
Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as:T-Mobile MoveSamsung Galaxy Pop for India
Display
Size
3.5"
3.14"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~127 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
600 MHz ARMv6
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
160MB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 62 x 12 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
110.4 x 60.8 x 12.1 mm (4.35 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight
N/A
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, 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 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass