Category Breakdown
Dell Venue
Karbonn A12+
Performance
32.629.5
Camera
14.139.6
Display
75.754.4
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.432.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.623.0
Summary
- The Dell Venue features a 4.1-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Karbonn A12+ has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Venue is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 processor and 1GB of RAM, whereas the A12+ utilizes a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Venue is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the A12+'s 5 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both devices have a 1400 mAh battery capacity, but the software experience differs, with the Venue running on Android 2.2 and the A12+ on Android 4.2, offering a more updated interface and features.
- The build quality is not specified for the A12+, but the Venue is heavier at 164g, indicating a potentially sturdier construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Venue
Karbonn A12+
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
Previously known as Dell Thunder
N/A
Display
Size
4.1"
4"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~228 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121 x 64 x 12.9 mm (4.76 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
N/A
Weight
164 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

