Karbonn A27 Retina
#6562
Vertu Constellation 2013
#4022Category Breakdown
Karbonn A27 Retina
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
27.947.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.281.4
Battery
17.417.4
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
30.547.5
Audio
8.983.2
Overall
23.236.8
Summary
- The Karbonn A27 Retina features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Vertu Constellation 2013 has the same display size but uses sapphire crystal glass with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A27 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the Constellation offers a more powerful dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU and 32GB RAM.
- The camera on the A27 has an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the Constellation's 13 MP, providing superior image quality.
- Both devices have a battery capacity of 1800 mAh, but the software experience differs slightly, with the A27 running Android 4.1 and the Constellation on Android 4.2.2, offering minor enhancements.
- Build quality also varies, with the A27 being lighter at 126.5g versus the heavier 179g of the Constellation, which may indicate a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A27 Retina
Vertu Constellation 2013
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-proof glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
32GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
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
1800 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-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)
142.2 x 70.4 x 11.2 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.44 in)
Weight
126.5 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass