Micromax Viva A72
#7823
Philips S309
#7058Category Breakdown
Micromax Viva A72
Philips S309
Performance
46.929.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
1.616.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.229.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.320.7
Summary
- The Micromax Viva A72 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips S309 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display but offers a higher pixel density at approximately 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Viva A72 is powered by a Mediatek MT6515 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, whereas the S309 utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, providing a more efficient experience.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the S309 offering a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus compared to the A72's 3.15 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also notable, as the S309 has a 1600 mAh battery, while the A72's capacity is unspecified.
- Software-wise, the Viva A72 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which is outdated compared to the S309's Android 5.1 (Lollipop), enhancing the overall software experience.
- Lastly, the build quality reflects a heavier and bulkier design for the A72 at 186g, compared to the lighter S309 at 127g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Viva A72
Philips S309
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6515
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
110MB
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, removable
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.8 x 76 x 10.6 mm (5.62 x 2.99 x 0.42 in)
127.6 x 64.7 x 10.8 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.43 in)
Weight
186 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity