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Micromax Bolt Q339

Micromax Bolt Q339

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Sony Xperia U

Sony Xperia U

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Category Breakdown

Micromax Bolt Q339
Sony Xperia U
Performance
30.137.7
Camera
14.115.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
16.413.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
28.031.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.715.3

Summary

  • The Micromax Bolt Q339 features a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Sony Xperia U's 3.5-inch TFT screen, although both have the same resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Bolt Q339 is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, while the Xperia U has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU with 8GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, but the Xperia U includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential.
  • The Bolt Q339 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Xperia U's 1320 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Bolt Q339 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Xperia U originally launched with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
  • Overall, the Bolt Q339 offers a more modern software experience and better performance, while the Xperia U has a more compact design and slightly better camera features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Micromax Bolt Q339
Sony Xperia U

General

Release Date

2015
2012

Announced

2015
2012

Description

N/A
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat

Display

Size

4.5"
3.5"

Type

IPS LCD
TFT

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Spreadtrum SC7731
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 (4GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
No

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
VGA

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

1650 mAh
1320 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

N/A
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)

Weight

N/A
110 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.09 W/kg (head)     0.93 W/kg (body)

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, hotspot, DLNA

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
2.1, 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