Karbonn A7 Star
#7181
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
#7565Category Breakdown
Karbonn A7 Star
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
Performance
56.729.5
Camera
39.611.7
Display
16.968.0
Battery
14.09.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.015.0
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, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung S5550 Shark 2's 2.2-inch AMOLED display at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A7 Star is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 164MB of RAM, while the Shark 2 has 110MB of RAM but lacks detailed chipset specifications.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Shark 2 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The A7 Star has a larger 1400 mAh battery compared to the Shark 2's 960 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- The A7 Star runs on Android 4.0, while the Shark 2's software details are unspecified, which may affect the overall user experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A7 Star being slightly bulkier and lighter than the Shark 2, which is more compact but heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A7 Star
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
2.2"
Type
TFT
AMOLED, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
480
240
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
110MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
960 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 960 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)
101.8 x 48.7 x 14.8 mm (4.01 x 1.92 x 0.58 in)
Weight
N/A
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A