Karbonn A4
#7169
LG GW550
#7853Category Breakdown
Karbonn A4
LG GW550
Performance
36.336.1
Camera
39.610.0
Display
33.222.1
Battery
14.013.1
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
27.020.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
20.217.2
Summary
- The Karbonn A4 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a better visual experience compared to the LG GW550's 2.4-inch TFT screen at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 256MB of RAM and 256MB of storage, but the A4 runs on Android 2.3.6, while the GW550 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.
- The camera specifications are identical with both offering a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A4 supports video recording, whereas the GW550's video capabilities are limited to 320p at 15fps.
- The A4 has a slightly larger 1400mAh battery compared to the GW550's 1300mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- Build quality-wise, the A4 is lighter at 75g and has a slimmer profile than the GW550, which weighs 125.5g and is thicker at 12mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A4
LG GW550
General
Release Date
2013
2009
Announced
2013
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Sm@rt
Display
Size
4"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 512MB
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.8 x 66 x 9.5 mm (4.91 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
116 x 62 x 12 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
Weight
75 g
125.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A