Karbonn A4
#7169
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
#8390Category Breakdown
Karbonn A4
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
Performance
36.356.3
Camera
39.610.0
Display
33.216.0
Battery
14.013.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.025.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.215.3
Summary
- The Karbonn A4 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Gio offering a higher ppi of 180.
- In terms of performance, the A4 has 256MB of RAM, while the Gio is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 158MB of RAM, providing a slight edge in processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Gio includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic performance.
- The A4 has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Gio's 1350 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the A4 on Gingerbread and the Gio on Froyo, upgradable to Gingerbread, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A4 being lighter at 75g compared to the 102g of the Gio, but the Gio has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A4
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QCT MSM7227-1 Turbo Snapdragon S1
CPU
N/A
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 512MB
158MB 278MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 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)
110.5 x 57.5 x 12.2 mm (4.35 x 2.26 x 0.48 in)
Weight
75 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black, Silver White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass