Micromax Bolt Q331
#7015
Sony Xperia sola
#7474Category Breakdown
Micromax Bolt Q331
Sony Xperia sola
Performance
30.237.7
Camera
14.115.4
Display
54.441.4
Battery
18.913.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.539.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.918.7
Summary
- The Micromax Bolt Q331 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia sola has a smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 265 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Bolt Q331 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with 4GB of RAM, compared to the dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 512MB RAM in the Xperia sola.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia sola offers autofocus, while the Bolt Q331 lacks this feature.
- The Bolt Q331 has a 2000 mAh battery, significantly larger than the Xperia sola's 1320 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Bolt runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the Xperia sola originally shipped with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Overall, the Bolt Q331 provides a more modern experience in terms of performance and battery life, while the Xperia sola offers a more compact design and slightly better camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Bolt Q331
Sony Xperia sola
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as MT27i Pepper
Display
Size
5"
3.7"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7731G
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB (5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
116 x 59 x 9.9 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass