Huawei Ascend Y
#7276
Karbonn A3
#7392Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y
Karbonn A3
Performance
56.651.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.419.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.719.1
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Karbonn A3 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 144 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, whereas the A3 has a 1.0 GHz CPU, potentially offering better processing speed.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the A3 includes more internal storage at 512MB compared to the Ascend Y's 120MB.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh, and both phones run on Android 2.3, though the A3 uses a slightly updated version, 2.3.6.
- The Ascend Y is heavier at 125g compared to the A3's 90g, making the latter more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y
Karbonn A3
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 120MB
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
113 x 61 x 13.5 mm (4.45 x 2.40 x 0.53 in)
Weight
125 g
90 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
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer