Micromax A73
#6971
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7574Category Breakdown
Micromax A73
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
50.251.5
Camera
39.610.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
28.116.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.118.3
Summary
- The Micromax A73 and Samsung Galaxy Prevail both feature a TFT display with similar resolutions, but the Prevail has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch screen compared to the A73's 3.5 inches, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail is equipped with a faster 800 MHz CPU compared to the A73's 650 MHz, and it has significantly more RAM at 117MB versus the A73's 256MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail supports video recording at 320p, while the A73 does not specify video quality.
- The Galaxy Prevail also has a larger battery capacity of 1500 mAh compared to the A73's 1300 mAh.
- Regarding software, the A73 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Prevail operates on an older version, Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices being lightweight and having similar dimensions, although the Prevail is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A73
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass