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Karbonn A27 Retina

Karbonn A27 Retina

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Maxwest Orbit Z50

Maxwest Orbit Z50

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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