HTC Freestyle
#6706
Karbonn A3
#5536Category Breakdown
HTC Freestyle
Karbonn A3
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.7
Summary
- The HTC Freestyle features a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Karbonn A3 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Freestyle is equipped with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the A3 has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU, providing better overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Freestyle has a 1300 mAh battery, while the A3 offers a slightly larger 1400 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Freestyle runs on a proprietary OS, while the A3 operates on Android 2.3.6, offering a more familiar software experience for users.
- Build quality shows the Freestyle is heavier at 128g compared to the lighter 90g of the A3, which is also slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Freestyle
Karbonn A3
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
No
N/A
Memory
150MB 256MB RAM 256MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
106.7 x 56.6 x 12.5 mm (4.20 x 2.23 x 0.49 in)
113 x 61 x 13.5 mm (4.45 x 2.40 x 0.53 in)
Weight
128 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
N/A
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes