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Micromax Bolt A51

Micromax Bolt A51

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Parla Sonic 3.5

Parla Sonic 3.5

#7429

Category Breakdown

Micromax Bolt A51
Parla Sonic 3.5
Performance
52.552.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.033.2
Battery
15.213.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.227.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.918.9

Summary

  • The Micromax Bolt A51 and Parla Sonic 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Parla offers a broader color range with 256K colors.
  • In terms of performance, the Parla Sonic has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU compared to the 832 MHz CPU in the Bolt A51, which may result in better overall responsiveness.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Parla Sonic can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Bolt A51 lacks specific video capabilities.
  • The Bolt A51 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Parla's 1300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Software-wise, the Bolt A51 runs on Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), while the Parla Sonic operates on the more recent Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a potentially better user experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the Bolt A51 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Parla Sonic, which is lighter and more compact.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Micromax Bolt A51
Parla Sonic 3.5

General

Release Date

2013
2013

Announced

2013
2013

Description

N/A
Single SIM - P3010Dual SIM - P3020

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Spreadtrum SC7710G

CPU

832 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Mali-300

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

118.5 x 62.5 x 12.8 mm (4.67 x 2.46 x 0.50 in)
116 x 62.2 x 11.6 mm (4.57 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)

Weight

118 g
105 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/Silver
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Dual SIM (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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity