Celkon A21
#6718
Icemobile Shine
#8211Category Breakdown
Celkon A21
Icemobile Shine
Performance
65.938.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.020.6
Battery
15.21.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.323.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.515.9
Summary
- The Celkon A21 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the Icemobile Shine's 3.2-inch screen, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the A21 has a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A21 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6582 chipset, while the Icemobile Shine lacks detailed performance specifications.
- The A21's rear camera is superior at 3.15 MP versus the Shine's 2 MP, although both support video recording.
- Battery capacity is also better in the A21 with 1500 mAh, while the Icemobile Shine does not specify a battery capacity.
- The A21 runs on Android 4.2.2, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Icemobile Shine's Android 2.2.
- Build quality shows the A21 is slightly lighter and thinner than the Shine, which is heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A21
Icemobile Shine
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
N/A
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.8 x 66.1 x 10.8 mm (4.91 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
112 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
115.3 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
White, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass