Category Breakdown
Micromax A94 Canvas MAd
ZTE Obsidian
Performance
37.937.4
Camera
14.139.6
Display
54.416.9
Battery
17.417.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.437.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.619.6
Summary
- The Micromax A94 Canvas MAd and ZTE Obsidian both feature a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, but the A94 uses IPS LCD technology while the Obsidian employs TFT.
- In terms of performance, the A94 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz chipset, offering slightly better processing speed compared to the Obsidian's 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the A94 has more usable storage.
- Camera specifications are similar with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Obsidian has a lower 2 MP front camera compared to the A94's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1800 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A94 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Obsidian offers a more recent Android 5.1, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax A94 Canvas MAd
ZTE Obsidian
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
BCM23550
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
4GB (2.2GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138 x 67.3 x 9.7 mm (5.43 x 2.65 x 0.38 in)
137.4 x 68.6 x 10.2 mm (5.41 x 2.70 x 0.40 in)
Weight
147 g
137.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

