Category Breakdown
Karbonn A7 Star
Samsung R380 Freeform III
Performance
56.729.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.010.3
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
20.013.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.218.3
Summary
- The Karbonn A7 Star features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung R380 Freeform III's 2.4-inch TFT screen at 480 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A7 Star is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 164MB of RAM, while the Freeform III has 100MB of RAM but lacks detailed performance specifications.
- The A7 Star's rear camera is significantly better at 5 MP compared to the Freeform III's 1.3 MP, although both devices lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A7 Star at 1400 mAh versus 1000 mAh in the Freeform III.
- The A7 Star runs on Android 4.0, while the Freeform III's software details are unspecified, indicating a potentially less advanced software experience.
- Overall, the A7 Star offers superior build quality, display, performance, and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A7 Star
Samsung R380 Freeform III
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
For MetroPCSAlso known as Samsung Comment
Display
Size
4.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~240 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6517
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
N/A
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
N/A
Memory
164MB
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
112 x 61 x 11 mm (4.41 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.94 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS; MetroNavigator GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

