Karbonn A5
#6660
Motorola CHARM
#8208Category Breakdown
Karbonn A5
Motorola CHARM
Performance
53.137.7
Camera
39.613.8
Display
33.238.1
Battery
12.311.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.123.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.815.9
Summary
- The Karbonn A5 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola CHARM's smaller 2.8-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, while the CHARM has a 600 MHz Cortex-A8, giving the A5 an advantage in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the CHARM records video at 24fps, whereas the A5 can record video without a specified frame rate.
- The A5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1200 mAh compared to the CHARM's 1130 mAh.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the A5 on Android 2.3 and the CHARM on Android 2.1, offering a similar software experience.
- The CHARM is heavier at 110g, while the A5's weight is unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A5
Motorola CHARM
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
1.0 GHz
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB RAM; 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass