Karbonn A15
#8012
Samsung Z1
#7469Category Breakdown
Karbonn A15
Samsung Z1
Performance
26.228.1
Camera
39.611.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
14.215.2
Build
17.616.6
Connectivity
23.730.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.718.7
Summary
- The Karbonn A15 and Samsung Z1 both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Z1 uses a PLS LCD, which generally offers better viewing angles compared to the A15's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Z1 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, which may provide a slight edge over the A15's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Z1 can record video at 480p@15fps, while the A15 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The Z1 also has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the A15's 1420 mAh.
- In terms of software, the A15 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Z1 operates on Tizen 2.3, offering different user experiences.
- Overall, the Z1 appears to have a more robust build and performance profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A15
Samsung Z1
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7727S
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1420 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Wine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head)
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Tizen 2.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer