Karbonn A15
#8012
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
#8825Category Breakdown
Karbonn A15
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
Performance
26.230.2
Camera
39.610.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.217.4
Build
17.616.1
Connectivity
23.718.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.714.1
Summary
- The Karbonn A15 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A15 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Star 2 Plus offers a more capable 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Star 2 Plus can only record video at 320p, while the A15 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A15 has a smaller 1420 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery in the Star 2 Plus, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the A15 on Android 4.0.4 and the Star 2 Plus on Android 4.4.2, offering a slightly improved software experience in the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A15
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Star Advance
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1420 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
129.7 x 65.9 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head)
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer