Karbonn A27 Retina
#6562
Vodafone Smart 4G
#5545Category Breakdown
Karbonn A27 Retina
Vodafone Smart 4G
Performance
27.943.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
17.417.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.548.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.227.3
Summary
- The Karbonn A27 Retina features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart 4G has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Vodafone Smart 4G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1GB of RAM, compared to the A27's dual-core processor and 512MB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A27 Retina has a higher 2 MP front camera versus the Smart 4G's 1 MP.
- The Smart 4G also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1880 mAh compared to the A27's 1800 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Jelly Bean, with the Smart 4G using a slightly newer version, 4.2.2.
- In terms of build quality, the A27 is lighter at 126.5g, while the Smart 4G is heavier at 153g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A27 Retina
Vodafone Smart 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1 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
1880 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1880 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)
134 x 67.1 x 10.3 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.41 in)
Weight
126.5 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity