Karbonn A4
#7169
LG Optimus Chat C550
#7164Category Breakdown
Karbonn A4
LG Optimus Chat C550
Performance
36.334.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
27.025.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.220.2
Summary
- The Karbonn A4 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the 2.8-inch screen of the LG Optimus Chat C550, although both have the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A4 has 256MB of RAM and 512MB of storage, while the C550 offers 140MB of storage with 140MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the C550 includes autofocus.
- The A4 is equipped with a 1400mAh battery, slightly less than the C550's 1500mAh capacity.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the A4 on Gingerbread and the C550 on Froyo, impacting the software experience.
- Build quality differs as the A4 is lighter at 75g, while the C550 is heavier at 122g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A4
LG Optimus Chat C550
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~206 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
140MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
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
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
109 x 59 x 16 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.63 in)
Weight
75 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black, silver, blue, red, pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer