Category Breakdown
Karbonn A2+
Sony Ericsson A8i
Performance
34.935.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.939.1
Battery
17.01.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.021.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.217.7
Summary
- The Karbonn A2+ features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson A8i has a slightly smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A2+ has 180MB of RAM compared to the A8i's 200MB, but both devices run on older software versions, with the A2+ using Android 4.0 and the A8i utilizing an Android-based OPhone 2.0.
- The A8i's camera is superior with a 5 MP rear camera featuring autofocus, compared to the A2+'s 3.15 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is not specified for the A8i, while the A2+ has a 1750mAh battery.
- Build quality shows the A2+ is lighter at 110g and slightly thicker, whereas the A8i is heavier at 136g and has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A2+
Sony Ericsson A8i
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
180MB
200MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
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
1750 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 63.6 x 12.4 mm (4.88 x 2.50 x 0.49 in)
117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
Weight
110 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
TD-SCDMA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android-based OPhone 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

