Karbonn A7 Star
#7181
Micromax A84
#6774Category Breakdown
Karbonn A7 Star
Micromax A84
Performance
56.729.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.954.4
Battery
14.016.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.024.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.222.2
Summary
- The Karbonn A7 Star features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Micromax A84 has a smaller 3.98-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU, but the A7 Star uses the Mediatek MT6517 chipset compared to the MT6575 in the A84.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The A7 Star has a 1400 mAh battery, whereas the A84 has a slightly larger 1630 mAh battery.
- On the software front, the A7 Star runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a more updated experience than the A84's Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
- Both devices lack advanced build materials and water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A7 Star
Micromax A84
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Micromax A80 Superfone Elite
Display
Size
4.5"
3.98"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6517
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
164MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
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
1630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 66 x 10.4 mm (4.45 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
125 x 65 x 10.6 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer