Micromax X281
#9249
Sonim XP5s
#6242Category Breakdown
Micromax X281
Sonim XP5s
Performance
5.353.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
15.228.1
Battery
23.025.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.857.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.824.6
Summary
- The Micromax X281 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sonim XP5s has a slightly larger 2.64-inch TFT LCD with a higher resolution of 320 x 432 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XP5s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 chipset with 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the X281, which lacks a dedicated RAM and storage specification.
- The XP5s also has a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, whereas the X281 has a VGA camera with no significant capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the XP5s at 3180 mAh compared to the X281's 2800 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The XP5s runs on Sonim OS based on Android 8.1, offering a more modern software experience than the X281, which does not specify an operating system.
- Both devices weigh the same at 260g, but the XP5s has a bulkier build with dimensions of 141 x 64 x 23 mm compared to the X281's 124.8 x 53 x 15.9 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax X281
Sonim XP5s
General
Release Date
2013
2018, December 21
Announced
2013
2018, December 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.64"
Type
TFT
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 432 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~204 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 1
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
N/A
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.8 x 53 x 15.9 mm (4.91 x 2.09 x 0.63 in)
141 x 64 x 23 mm (5.55 x 2.52 x 0.91 in)
Weight
260 g
260 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 8.1)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, barometer