Micromax Bolt A51
#7238
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
#7574Category Breakdown
Micromax Bolt A51
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
52.551.5
Camera
39.610.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
26.216.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.918.3
Summary
- The Micromax Bolt A51 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Prevail offering a higher density at approximately 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Bolt A51 has a lower CPU speed at 832 MHz and less RAM at 512MB, while the Prevail has an 800 MHz CPU and 117MB RAM, which may provide a marginally better experience.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Prevail can record video at 320p, whereas the Bolt A51 does not specify video quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh for both phones, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Bolt A51 runs on Android 2.3.7, while the Prevail operates on an older Android 2.2, potentially affecting software experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Bolt being slightly heavier at 118g versus the Prevail's 108g, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Bolt A51
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
832 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
118 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass