Karbonn A15
#6636
Sony Xperia E1
#8677Category Breakdown
Karbonn A15
Sony Xperia E1
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.152.3
Summary
- The Karbonn A15 and Sony Xperia E1 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E1 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset and a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, offering slightly better processing capabilities compared to the A15's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E1's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.5) for potentially better low-light performance.
- The Xperia E1 also has a larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh, compared to the A15's 1420 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A15 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Xperia E1 comes with Android 4.3, which is upgradable to 4.4.2, providing a more modern software experience.
- The Xperia E1 is slightly heavier at 120g and has more connectivity options, including Bluetooth 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A15
Sony Xperia E1
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 302
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 Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, f/2.5
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1420 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
118 x 62.4 x 12 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes