HTC Desire Z
#8172
Karbonn A6
#6716Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Z
Karbonn A6
Performance
31.644.4
Camera
14.139.6
Display
42.041.8
Battery
13.114.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.819.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.122.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire Z features a solid build with a weight of 180g and dimensions of 119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm, while the Karbonn A6 is lighter at 114.5g and has dimensions of 128 x 65.7 x 11.6 mm.
- The Desire Z has a 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the A6 offers a slightly larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Z is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and 1.5GB RAM, while the A6 has a 1.0 GHz CPU with 104MB RAM, indicating a more modern but less capable performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire Z can record video at 720p, while the A6's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Desire Z has a 1300 mAh battery compared to the A6's 1450 mAh, suggesting slightly better longevity for the A6.
- Finally, the Desire Z runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the A6 operates on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Z
Karbonn A6
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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 MSM7230
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
1.5GB; 512MB RAM
104MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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
1300 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm (4.69 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
128 x 65.7 x 11.6 mm (5.04 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
Weight
180 g
114.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer