Karbonn A25
#7460
Philips W3500
#8837Category Breakdown
Karbonn A25
Philips W3500
Performance
43.932.7
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.027.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.814.0
Summary
- The Karbonn A25 and Philips W3500 both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display, but the W3500 offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels compared to the A25's 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W3500 is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, providing superior processing power over the A25's dual-core 1.0 GHz.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W3500 can record video at 480p@30fps, while the A25's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The W3500 also has a larger battery capacity at 2200 mAh compared to the A25's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the A25 runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the W3500 operates on a slightly newer Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), which may provide a more refined user interface.
- The build quality of the W3500 is slightly lighter and slimmer than the A25, making it potentially more comfortable to handle.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A25
Philips W3500
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
114MB
1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (5.75 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
142 x 73.6 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.90 x 0.38 in)
Weight
150 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer