Category Breakdown
Micromax Bolt Q331
Micromax Canvas A1
Performance
30.239.1
Camera
14.114.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.528.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.921.7
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
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

