Micromax A90s
#5684
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
#4764Category Breakdown
Micromax A90s
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Performance
33.253.3
Camera
39.635.2
Display
71.778.3
Battery
16.217.7
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
27.545.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.831.3
Summary
- The Micromax A90s features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden has a smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A90s is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6577 chipset, whereas the Galaxy Golden utilizes a more advanced dual-core 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Golden supports 1080p video recording and includes a 1.9 MP front camera, unlike the A90s.
- The battery capacity of the Galaxy Golden is 1820 mAh compared to the A90s's 1600 mAh, providing slightly better longevity.
- Both phones run on older Android versions, with the A90s on Android 4.0.3 and the Galaxy Golden on Android 4.2, offering a similar but slightly improved software experience on the latter.
- In terms of build quality, the A90s is lighter at 118.4g, while the Galaxy Golden is heavier at 179g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A90s
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1820 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.2 x 66.8 x 9.8 mm (5.01 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm (4.65 x 2.34 x 0.62 in)
Weight
118.4 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black and Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.55 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer