BLU Elite 3.8
#7386
Karbonn A9
#6432Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
Karbonn A9
Performance
30.653.0
Camera
12.739.6
Display
54.434.1
Battery
16.216.2
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
30.525.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.223.7
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 and Karbonn A9 both feature a 3.8-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Elite 3.8 uses an IPS LCD, offering better viewing angles compared to the A9's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Elite 3.8 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 1GB of RAM, while the A9 has a less specified CPU and only 512MB of RAM, potentially leading to better multitasking on the Elite 3.8.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A9 supports video recording, which is not specified for the Elite 3.8.
- They share a 1600 mAh battery capacity, providing similar endurance, but the build dimensions are slightly different, with the A9 being marginally thicker.
- Both run on Android 2.3, with the Elite 3.8 being upgradable to 4.0, offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
Karbonn A9
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
3.8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
512MB
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
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
120 x 60.5 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.38 x 0.44 in)
Weight
137 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity