Karbonn A7 Star
#7297
Motorola XT701
#4370Category Breakdown
Karbonn A7 Star
Motorola XT701
Performance
55.865.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.756.6
Summary
- The Karbonn A7 Star features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Motorola XT701 has a smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~265 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A7 Star is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and has 164MB of RAM, compared to the XT701's 600 MHz Cortex-A8 and 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the XT701 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The A7 Star has a slightly lower battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the XT701's 1420 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A7 Star runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the XT701 operates on an older Android 2.0 (Eclair).
- Build quality is similar, with the A7 Star being slightly lighter and more compact than the XT701.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A7 Star
Motorola XT701
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2009
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
4.5"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6517
TI OMAP 3430
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
164MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113 x 66 x 10.4 mm (4.45 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes