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Celkon AR40

Celkon AR40

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Samsung Z1

Samsung Z1

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Category Breakdown

Celkon AR40
Samsung Z1
Performance
29.528.1
Camera
39.611.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
26.930.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.618.7

Summary

  • The Celkon AR40 and Samsung Z1 both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Z1 uses PLS LCD technology, which generally offers better viewing angles and color reproduction compared to the AR40's TFT display.
  • In terms of performance, the AR40 has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.3 GHz compared to the Z1's 1.2 GHz, although both devices have 4GB of RAM.
  • The camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Z1 supports video recording at 480p@15fps, while the AR40 lacks specific video capabilities.
  • Both phones are equipped with a 1500 mAh battery and lack fast charging or wireless charging.
  • The AR40 is heavier at 126.5g compared to the Z1's 112g, and the Z1 offers a more modern software experience with Tizen 2.3 versus the older Android 4.2.2 on the AR40.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon AR40
Samsung Z1

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
2015

Description

N/A
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS

Display

Size

4"
4"

Type

TFT
PLS LCD

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

N/A
Spreadtrum SC7727S

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

Yes
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

126.2 x 64 x 10.8 mm (4.97 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)

Weight

126.5 g
112 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Yellow
White, Black, Wine Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.54 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Tizen 2.3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer