Overall Score
22.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6718)22.5
Performance(#3641)65.9
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#11055)16.0
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7791)25.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Celkon A21 features a compact design with dimensions of 124.8 x 66.1 x 10.8 mm and a weight of 115.3g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 4.0-inch TFT display has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 144 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks but lacks sharpness.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 512MB of RAM, providing limited multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system includes a 3.15 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, suitable for basic photography but lacking advanced features like OIS.
- The 1500mAh battery offers minimal capacity, which may require frequent charging under regular use.
- Running on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is dated and may not support newer applications.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is equipped with a microUSB port for charging and data transfer, while a headphone jack is included for audio needs.
- Available in black, blue, and red, the Celkon A21 offers basic functionality without any standout features.
- Overall, it serves as a simple device for essential communication and light usage.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4"
TypeTFT
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC
Camera
Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions124.8 x 66.1 x 10.8 mm (4.91 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Weight115.3 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer