Category Breakdown
Micromax Bolt Q331
Micromax Canvas A1
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Micromax Bolt Q331 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Micromax Canvas A1 has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Bolt Q331 is powered by a Spreadtrum 7731G chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Canvas A1 utilizes a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Canvas A1 includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Bolt Q331 has a 2000 mAh battery, compared to the 1700 mAh battery in the Canvas A1.
- Software-wise, the Bolt runs Android 4.4.2, while the Canvas A1 comes with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1, offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Bolt Q331
Micromax Canvas A1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7731G
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
132 x 67 x 9 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

