Spice Mi-285 Stellar
The Spice Mi-285 Stellar is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.8" · 116.5 x 58.4 x 12.7 mm (4.59 x 2.30 x 0.5 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 79g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 143 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, June. Released 2012, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
💻 Display
Sharpness
143 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
79g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116.5 x 58.4 x 12.7 mm (4.59 x 2.30 x 0.5 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
🔊 Sound
Radio
Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Spice Mi-285 Stellar does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Spice Mi-285 Stellar does not have NFC.
Yes, the Spice Mi-285 Stellar supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Spice Mi-285 Stellar supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Spice Mi-285 Stellar ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Spice Mi-285 Stellar uses Proprietary.
The Spice Mi-285 Stellar supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Spice Mi-285 Stellar has Yes.
