Micromax A74 Canvas Fun
#7719
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477Category Breakdown
Micromax A74 Canvas Fun
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
35.832.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.940.0
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
28.331.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.618.7
Summary
- The Micromax A74 Canvas Fun features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A74 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz CPU, which may result in better multitasking on the Micromax.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A74 does not specify autofocus capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 1500 mAh battery, but the build quality of the Ace 2 is slightly more compact and heavier at 122g compared to the A74's unspecified weight.
- The A74 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Ace 2 originally launched with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A74 Canvas Fun
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4.5"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 67 x 10.1 mm (5.24 x 2.64 x 0.40 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass