Karbonn A25
#7460
Philips W8578
#6883Category Breakdown
Karbonn A25
Philips W8578
Performance
43.938.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.023.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.821.6
Summary
- The Karbonn A25 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips W8578 has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display at the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A25 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 114MB of RAM, whereas the W8578 offers 512MB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with video recording but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- They share a 2000 mAh battery capacity, but the A25 is lighter at 150g compared to the W8578's 217g.
- The A25 runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the W8578 operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A25
Philips W8578
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
114MB
512MB 256MB 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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 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)
116 x 60 x 21 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)
Weight
150 g
217 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
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