Micromax Canvas (A100) vs Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)

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Side by side comparison between Micromax Canvas A100 vs Samsung Galaxy 551 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2012 2:37 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X Micromax Canvas (A100) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) Compare Micromax Canvas A100 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Micromax Canvas (A100)

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17 Advantages Micromax Canvas (A100)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (173MB available)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)28% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+480x854 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+196 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+5"56% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (720x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)44% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Other model names	Micromax A100 Canvas, Micromax Superfone Canvas 1	Samsung Galaxy i5510, Samsung Callisto
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Micromax	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2012	11/1/2010
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 142.2 millimeters (2.86 x 5.6 in)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (173MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5 hours
Standby	180 hours (7.5 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Micromax Canvas (A100)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered