HTC Magic
#8717
Karbonn A1+
#6699Category Breakdown
HTC Magic
Karbonn A1+
Performance
44.851.0
Camera
10.039.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
13.515.2
Build
14.317.6
Connectivity
17.614.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.322.5
Summary
- The HTC Magic, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Karbonn A1+, launched in 2012, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors compared to the Magic's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Magic is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM, whereas the A1+ has a 1.0 GHz CPU and 256MB RAM, offering better processing speed.
- Both devices have similar rear cameras at 3 MP, but the A1+ supports video recording, while the Magic does not.
- The A1+ also has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Magic's 1340 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- The HTC Magic runs on Android 1.6, while the Karbonn A1+ operates on Android 2.3.6, offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality is comparable, with the Magic being slightly lighter at 118.5g versus the A1+'s 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Magic
Karbonn A1+
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1340 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
114.5 x 60.6 x 13.8 mm (4.51 x 2.39 x 0.54 in)
Weight
118.5 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Ivory White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
0.66 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity