Category Breakdown
Karbonn A6
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Performance
44.462.7
Camera
39.614.1
Display
41.840.5
Battery
14.512.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.327.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.520.7
Summary
- The Karbonn A6 features a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini's 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have a 1.0 GHz CPU, but the Xperia mini is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and an Adreno 205 GPU, which may offer better graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia mini supports 720p video recording, while the A6 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A6 has a slightly larger battery at 1450 mAh compared to the Xperia mini's 1200 mAh.
- The A6 runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box, while the Xperia mini originally launched with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.0.
- Build quality shows the A6 is larger and heavier, while the Xperia mini is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A6
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3"
Type
IPS LCD, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
104MB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM, 320MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
88 x 52 x 16 mm (3.46 x 2.05 x 0.63 in)
Weight
114.5 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black, White, Blue, Dark pink
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, 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

