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| Global Score | |
| 42.2 | 46.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Micromax | HTC |
| Android 2.3.6 | Android 2.3 |
| -- | 2011-09-29 |
| 5.62 x 2.99 x 0.42 inches | 4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 inches |
| 6.56 ounces | 3.81 ounces |
| Black and Blue | -- |
| $ 155.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 3.2 inches |
| 480 x 800 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 187 pixels per inch | 180 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT6515M chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-Core 600 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 200 (enhanced) GPU |
| 7.38 | 6.84 |
| Storage | |
| 112,64 MB internal memory | 92,16 MB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 1.92 | 0.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP | 3.00 MP |
| -- | 640 x 480 (19 fps) (VGA) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM, Dual SIM | SIM |
| 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2000mAh Battery | 1230mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 280 hours standby time 7 hours talk time | 458 hours standby time 7.7 hours talk time |
| 3.92 | 2.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The HTC Explorer has a global score of 46.4, which is just a bit better than the Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA's overall score of 42.2. HTC Explorer's design is thicker but way lighter than the Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA. Both of these devices come with Android OS (Operating System), but the HTC Explorer has older 2.3 version while Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA has Android 2.3.6 version.
The Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA counts with a slightly better screen than HTC Explorer, because it has a just a bit greater pixel count per inch of display, a much better 800 x 480 pixels resolution and a really larger screen. Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA features a superior memory to install games and applications than HTC Explorer, because it has more internal memory capacity.
The Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA features a bit better processor than HTC Explorer. Both have the same number of cores and 512 MB of RAM. The Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA features a really longer battery performance than HTC Explorer, because it has a 63% more battery size. The HTC Explorer features a little bit better camera than Micromax A72 Canvas VIVA. Both of them have a same resolution back-facing camera.
Despite of being the best phone in our comparison, HTC Explorer is also a bargain compared to the other devices.
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