Karbonn A27 Retina
#6562
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
#6633Category Breakdown
Karbonn A27 Retina
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
Performance
27.944.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
17.418.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.540.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.222.9
Summary
- The Karbonn A27 Retina and ZTE Grand X LTE T82 both feature a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A27 Retina is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Grand X LTE T82 has a more robust dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand X LTE T82 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the A27 Retina does not specify video capabilities.
- The A27 Retina has a 1800 mAh battery, slightly less than the 1900 mAh battery in the Grand X LTE T82, which may affect overall usage time.
- In terms of software experience, the A27 Retina runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the Grand X LTE T82 operates on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, indicating a slight advantage for the former in terms of software updates.
- Build quality-wise, the A27 Retina is lighter at 126.5g compared to the 151.0g of the Grand X LTE T82, but the latter is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A27 Retina
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Easy Touch 4G for Telstra
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 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
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
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)
130.9 x 65 x 11.2 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.44 in)
Weight
126.5 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass