Microsoft Lumia 550
#6231
XOLO Era 4G
#6235Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 550
XOLO Era 4G
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 550 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the XOLO Era 4G has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Era 4G uses a Spreadtrum SC9830A chipset with a faster 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Era 4G supports 1080p video recording compared to the Lumia's 720p.
- The Lumia has a 2100 mAh battery, while the Era 4G offers a larger 2500 mAh battery.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, whereas the Era 4G operates on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 550
XOLO Era 4G
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.8
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
145.5 x 72 x 8.5 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
141.9 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes