alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
#8459
Karbonn A21
#7445Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Karbonn A21
Performance
36.127.9
Camera
14.039.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
21.817.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.725.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.118.8
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Karbonn A21 has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 207 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors with 4GB of RAM, but the Scribe Easy runs on Android 4.1.2, offering a slightly more updated software experience compared to the A21's Android 4.0.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the A21 includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Scribe Easy has a larger battery capacity of 2500 mAh compared to the A21's 1800 mAh, which may result in better longevity.
- Build quality details are limited, but the Scribe Easy is heavier at 163g and offers multiple color options, whereas the A21 is available only in Pearl White.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Karbonn A21
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Available as Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy 8000D/ 8000E with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 203
N/A
Memory
4GB (2.4GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 78.4 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 3.09 x 0.39 in)
N/A
Weight
163 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Flash Red, Flash Yellow, Black and Flash Blue
Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity