Karbonn A15
#8012
Sony Xperia E1
#8242Category Breakdown
Karbonn A15
Sony Xperia E1
Performance
26.236.3
Camera
39.612.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.216.7
Build
17.615.1
Connectivity
23.730.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.715.8
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
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, f/2.5
Main Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head)
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass