Micromax A84
#6774
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
#6740Category Breakdown
Micromax A84
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Performance
29.044.8
Camera
39.611.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.316.7
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
24.430.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.222.3
Summary
- The Micromax A84 features a smaller 3.98-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch display with the same resolution, resulting in similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A84 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and lacks RAM, whereas the Reverb M950 offers a more capable 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU with 4GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking and overall speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Reverb includes autofocus and a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The A84's battery capacity is 1630 mAh, while the Reverb has a slightly larger 1700 mAh battery, providing marginally better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A84 runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), which is outdated compared to the Reverb's Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more modern user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A84 being slightly thicker and lighter than the Reverb, which is heavier but more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A84
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as Micromax A80 Superfone Elite
For Virgin MobileAlso known as Samsung SPH-M950
Display
Size
3.98"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~234 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
N/A
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 65 x 10.6 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
122 x 64 x 11.3 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.44 in)
Weight
N/A
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, 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 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity