Category Breakdown
Celkon A518
Karbonn A15
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.154.1
Summary
- The Celkon A518 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Karbonn A15 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density for the A15.
- Both devices are powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and offer 4GB of storage with 512MB of RAM, but the A518 has a more recent Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) OS compared to the A15's Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A15 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The A518 is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, significantly larger than the A15's 1420 mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of build quality, the A518 is slightly heavier at 164g and comes in two color options, while the A15 is only available in black.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A518
Karbonn A15
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1420 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
N/A
Weight
164 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (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/n
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

