Category Breakdown
Karbonn A27 Retina
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.554.4
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 Orbit Z50 has a larger 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A27 Retina is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Orbit Z50 utilizes a more capable quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Orbit Z50 supports video recording at 720p@30fps, compared to the A27 Retina's unspecified video capabilities.
- The A27 Retina is equipped with an 1800 mAh battery, while the Orbit Z50 has a larger 2000 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, with the Orbit Z50 having a slightly updated version, 4.1.2.
- The A27 Retina is lighter at 126.5g compared to the 170g of the Orbit Z50, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A27 Retina
Maxwest Orbit Z50
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
126.5 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

