Micromax A88
#8555
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639Category Breakdown
Micromax A88
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Micromax A88 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.
- In terms of performance, the A88 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor compared to the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz CPU, giving the A88 an edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the A88 lacks additional features like a faster aperture.
- The A88's battery capacity is 1800 mAh, slightly higher than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The A88 runs Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, while the Ace 2 initially runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread but can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI, providing a different software experience.
- Overall, the A88 offers a more modern display and performance, while the Ace 2 has a more compact design and a slightly better camera aperture.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A88
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-400
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
135 x 68.7 x 11.3 mm (5.31 x 2.70 x 0.44 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes