HTC Glacier
#6373
Karbonn A9
#6432Category Breakdown
HTC Glacier
Karbonn A9
Performance
63.453.0
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
1.616.2
Build
17.617.6
Connectivity
27.325.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.023.7
Summary
- The HTC Glacier and Karbonn A9 both feature a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Glacier has 768MB of RAM compared to the A9's 512MB, which may provide a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the A9 supports video recording while the Glacier specifies only 720p at 30fps.
- The A9 is equipped with a 1600mAh battery, which is a notable advantage over the Glacier's unspecified capacity.
- Regarding software, the Glacier runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the A9 operates on Android 2.3.6, which may offer a more refined experience.
- Build quality details are sparse for both, but the A9 has defined dimensions and weight, while the Glacier lacks this information.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Glacier
Karbonn A9
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
Announced asT-Mobile myTouch 4GUnofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
768MB RAM
512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
120 x 60.5 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.38 x 0.44 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
0.68 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
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), Sense UI
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity