Micromax

Micromax Bolt (2015) review

Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP1
512 MB / 4 GB
5 inches (480 x 854 px)
5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px

Micromax announced the launch of the Bolt smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Micromax Bolt phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.

The Micromax Bolt comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 854 px).

Micromax Bolt specifications

BrandMicromax
NameBolt
ModelQ332
Release date2015

Body

The weight of Micromax Bolt is about 4.97 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Micromax phone are average (5.56 x 2.88 x 0.39 inches).

Weight4.97 oz
Dimensions5.56 x 2.88 x 0.39 inches
Colorsblack
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Micromax Bolt comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP1

Display

The size of Bolt screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of Micromax Bolt with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution480 x 854 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Micromax Bolt (512 MB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM512 MB
Internal storage4 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Bolt has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera2 MP
Main camera5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Micromax Bolt supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Bolt phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Bolt is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 2000 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Micromax phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Micromax Bolt phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Micromax Bolt, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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