Micromax A84
#6774
Samsung i897 Captivate
#6353Category Breakdown
Micromax A84
Samsung i897 Captivate
Performance
29.045.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.478.3
Battery
16.315.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.428.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.224.1
Summary
- The Micromax A84 features a smaller 3.98-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung i897 Captivate offers a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but slightly better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the A84 is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and lacks RAM, whereas the Captivate utilizes a Hummingbird chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and includes 512MB of RAM, providing a more capable experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Captivate supports autofocus and records video at 720p@30fps, offering superior camera functionality.
- The A84 has a 1630 mAh battery, while the Captivate has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging.
- The A84 runs on Android 2.3.6, whereas the Captivate initially launched with Android 2.1 but can be upgraded to 2.3, providing a more flexible software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A84 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Captivate.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A84
Samsung i897 Captivate
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Also known as Micromax A80 Superfone Elite
AT&T version ofSamsung Galaxy S
Display
Size
3.98"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
N/A
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
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
1630 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA
Bluetooth
2.0
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 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass