Karbonn A7 Star
#7181
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Karbonn A7 Star
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
56.733.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
20.031.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.218.9
Summary
- The Karbonn A7 Star features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L has a 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A7 Star is powered by a Mediatek MT6517 dual-core processor and has 164MB of RAM, whereas the Xperia neo L uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with 1GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A7 Star lacks these features.
- The A7 Star has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 1500 mAh battery in the Xperia neo L, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- Both phones run on Android 4.0, but the Xperia neo L has a slightly updated version at 4.0.4, offering a potentially smoother software experience.
- The build quality of the A7 Star is lighter and more compact, while the Xperia neo L is heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A7 Star
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6517
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 205
Memory
164MB
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
N/A
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass