Karbonn A6
#6716
Samsung i897 Captivate
#6353Category Breakdown
Karbonn A6
Samsung i897 Captivate
Performance
44.445.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
41.878.3
Battery
14.515.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.328.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.524.1
Summary
- The Karbonn A6 and Samsung i897 Captivate both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Captivate utilizes a Super AMOLED panel, offering better color contrast compared to the IPS LCD of the A6.
- In terms of performance, the Captivate is powered by a Hummingbird chipset with a PowerVR GPU, providing a more capable processing experience than the A6's basic 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Captivate includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A6 lacks these features.
- The Captivate also has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the A6's 1450 mAh.
- Regarding software, the A6 runs on Android 4.0, while the Captivate originally launched with Android 2.1 but can be upgraded to 2.3, indicating a more dated software experience for the Captivate.
- Build quality-wise, the Captivate is slightly lighter and thinner than the A6, contributing to a more modern feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A6
Samsung i897 Captivate
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
AT&T version ofSamsung Galaxy S
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
104MB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 65.7 x 11.6 mm (5.04 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
114.5 g
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass