Karbonn A27 Retina
#6562
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#6722Category Breakdown
Karbonn A27 Retina
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
27.935.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
17.420.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.530.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.222.4
Summary
- The Karbonn A27 Retina features a compact 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro 5.5 offers a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~200 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors, but the Nitro 5.5 uses a Mediatek MT6572 chipset, which may provide slightly better performance.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the Nitro 5.5 supports video recording at 720p.
- In terms of battery life, the Nitro 5.5 has a larger 2200 mAh capacity compared to the A27 Retina's 1800 mAh.
- The A27 Retina runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Nitro 5.5 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A27 Retina
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
Weight
126.5 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
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 Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity