BLU Advance 4.0 L
#8518
Karbonn A15
#8012Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Karbonn A15
Performance
35.826.2
Camera
15.239.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
13.114.2
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
29.423.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.916.7
Summary
- The BLU Advance 4.0 L and Karbonn A15 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is equipped with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Karbonn A15 has a lower 1.0 GHz CPU, which may affect overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have a rear camera of 3.15 MP, but the Karbonn A15 supports video recording, whereas the BLU Advance's video capabilities are limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the Karbonn A15 is slightly higher at 1420 mAh compared to the BLU's 1300 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run on older Android versions, with the BLU using Android 4.4 (KitKat) and the Karbonn operating on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may impact software experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Karbonn A15
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1420 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 66 x 11 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
N/A
Weight
121 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.59 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0
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 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer