Category Breakdown
Karbonn A3
TCL MoveTime
Performance
51.238.3
Camera
39.62.5
Display
16.074.8
Battery
14.03.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.342.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.126.2
Summary
- The Karbonn A3 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the TCL MoveTime has a smaller 1.41-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the MoveTime utilizes a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 chipset with a quad-core 1.09 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have limited camera functionality, with the A3 having a 3.15 MP rear camera and the MoveTime lacking a camera entirely.
- The A3 is powered by a 1400 mAh battery, while the MoveTime has a significantly smaller 600 mAh battery, which may affect usage time.
- The A3 runs on Android 2.3.6, an outdated version, compared to the proprietary OS of the MoveTime, which is designed for wearable devices.
- Overall, the A3 offers a more traditional smartphone experience, while the MoveTime is tailored for specific functionalities in a compact form.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A3
TCL MoveTime
General
Release Date
2013
2020, September 03
Announced
2013
2020, September 03
Description
N/A
Also known as TCL MoveTime Family Watch MT43A
Display
Size
4"
1.41"
Type
TFT
AMOLED
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 360 pixels (~342 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2500 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.09 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 304
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 600 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 61 x 13.5 mm (4.45 x 2.40 x 0.53 in)
45 x 41 x 14.5 mm (1.77 x 1.61 x 0.57 in)
Weight
90 g
50 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Proprietary OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate

