Micromax Bolt A51 Grey, 512 MB
Detailed Review
Display
You get Multi-touch possesses in this phone along with the at par ones, enabling fine usability. The latest Multi-Touch technology allows you operate this smartphone without hassle. The multi-touch technology feature lets you to use the phone with multiple fingers for gesture control. Different kinds of gestures made on the screen lets this smartphone sustain in varied inputs. This smartphone has a resolution of HVGA, 320x480 pixels to present. The display of this phone is credited with 262 K colours. A slightly bigger screen would work more in your favour than the size provided by this phone. The display sported by Micromax Bolt A51 measures about 3.5 inches.Battery
On 2G network, this device manages to offers 140 hrs of standby time. The battery of this smartphone that offers 4 hours of talk time on 2G network might be questionable area for heavy users.Camera
Though it's taken over by the latest entrants, yet the Micromax Bolt A51 does feature a Yes, 0.3 MP front camera; but it is meaningless spending money on a feature that might be insignificant to you. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you are able to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 2 megapixels camera. Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 2 pixels and that it equips a recording mode of Yes, 640 x 480.General Features
The basic accessories such as Handset, Battery, User Guide, Charger, Warranty Card, VAS Leaflet, Headset, USB Cable too is supplied in addition to the Micromax Bolt A51. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Micromax Bolt A51 possesses a touch screen. Comes in Grey body.Connectivity
The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are satisfied by this smartphone. On top of the mobile data, this device are able to also be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Conference Call, Hands Free, Loudspeaker, this Micromax Bolt A51 smartphone is crafted with all such is credited with in it. This phone is furnished with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is much appreciated in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication.Memory
Basic functions may not be an issue with the 0.256 GB ram but it is not good enough for those who stick with their phones for more complicated apps. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. A few eyebrows may be raised at the low capacity for internal memory as it satisfies only basic utilities. The Micromax Bolt A51 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which are able to help you enhance the internal storage of the device. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for stick with as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you are able to carry your entertainment in your pocket.Performance
With the android operating system,all the latest apps and trends are at your fingertips. The Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. This Micromax Bolt A51 boasts of a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100 GHz. Low processor frequency saves power but is not a exactly the best choice for multitasking.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the Micromax Bolt A51 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Micromax Bolt A51, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Micromax Bolt A51 is. I keep zooming in on many images and forwards and multi-touch makes this really easy. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Micromax Bolt A51 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Micromax Bolt A51 will not even last me a week. The expandable memory of the Micromax Bolt A51 is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Micromax Bolt A51 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. The multi-touch screen allows me to zoom in or zoom out during a game; also, it feels so real to flick pages of an ebook using my fingers. Reading is still fine, but gaming on a 0.832 GHz smartphone is really dreadful. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Micromax |
| Handset Color: | Grey |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Hands Free , Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Bolt A51 |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , User Guide , Charger , Warranty Card , VAS Leaflet , Headset , USB Cable |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports 3GP , MP4 |
| Ringtone: | MP3 |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports WAV , MP3 , MIDI |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 640 x 480 |
| Other Camera Features: | Flash Support , Zoom |
| Rear Camera: | 2 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes |
| Wifi: | Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| Tethering: | Wi-fi Hotspot |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| 3G: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | G-Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Google Play Store , Mi Buddy , Mi Store , Widgets , Google , Gmail |
| Additional Features: | Games , International Call , Flight Mode , Notifications Panel , Audio Recorder |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 320x480 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Multi-touch |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
| Display Size: | 3.5 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 4 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 140 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1500 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.256 GB |
| Internal: | 0.512 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Processor Frequency: | 0.832 GHz |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Micromax Bolt A51 was its 3.5 inches display. The screen size of the Micromax Bolt A51 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The pinching movement on the screen of the Micromax Bolt A51 lets me zoom in and zoom out the images. The Multi-Touch technology is too cool as I can rotate images or turn pages of ebook by just flicking my fingers. The Yes, 2 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. Recently, I can't imagine life without selfies, and hence the secondary camera. Clicking selfies and groupies is a favourite pastime for me and my friends. It's sometimes difficult to click selfies and groupies with the main camera, so always go for smartphones with good secondary camera. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 0.512 GB internal storage of the Micromax Bolt A51 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.