Micromax A73
#6971
ZTE V821
#9034Category Breakdown
Micromax A73
ZTE V821
Performance
50.234.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.210.3
Battery
13.11.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.119.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.113.5
Summary
- The Micromax A73 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the ZTE V821's 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A73 is equipped with a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU, outperforming the ZTE's 416 MHz processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the ZTE V821 includes autofocus.
- The A73 has a 1300 mAh battery, while the ZTE's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the A73 on Gingerbread and the V821 on Froyo.
- The build quality of the A73 is slightly more compact and lighter than the ZTE, which is marginally thicker and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A73
ZTE V821
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
416 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
116 x 56.5 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.22 x 0.46 in)
Weight
N/A
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, 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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A