HTC Desire P
#7893
Karbonn A27 Retina
#6562Category Breakdown
HTC Desire P
Karbonn A27 Retina
Performance
25.827.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
43.255.2
Battery
16.317.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.530.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.023.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire P and Karbonn A27 Retina both feature a 4.3-inch display, but the A27 Retina utilizes an IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density compared to the Super LCD2 on the Desire P.
- In terms of performance, the A27 Retina has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while both devices have 4GB of RAM.
- Both smartphones sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the A27 Retina offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the Desire P lacks.
- The battery capacity of the A27 Retina is also larger at 1800 mAh compared to the Desire P's 1620 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience.
- The Desire P is slightly heavier and thicker than the A27 Retina, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire P
Karbonn A27 Retina
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super LCD2
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1620 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight
136 g
126.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer