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Karbonn A3

Karbonn A3

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TCL MoveTime

TCL MoveTime

#5852

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  • The A3 runs on Android 2.3.6, an outdated version, compared to the proprietary OS of the MoveTime, which is designed for wearable devices.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