Karbonn A37
#7821
Plum Link
#7529Category Breakdown
Karbonn A37
Plum Link
Performance
25.727.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
24.223.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.88.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.318.5
Summary
- The Karbonn A37 and Plum Link both feature a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the A37 is heavier at 335g compared to the Link's 260g, which may affect portability.
- In terms of performance, the A37 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Link offers a slightly faster 1.2 GHz CPU.
- The A37's rear camera is 2 MP, surpassing the Link's 1.3 MP, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The A37 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Link's 2800 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the A37 on Android 4.1 and the Link on Android 4.0, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A37
Plum Link
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
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
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
197 x 124 x 12.3 mm (7.76 x 4.88 x 0.48 in)
193 x 120 x 11 mm (7.60 x 4.72 x 0.43 in)
Weight
335 g
260 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer