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Karbonn A7 Star

Karbonn A7 Star

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Samsung R380 Freeform III

Samsung R380 Freeform III

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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