Karbonn A9
#6432
LG C710 Aloha
#5828Category Breakdown
Karbonn A9
LG C710 Aloha
Performance
53.044.8
Camera
39.611.9
Display
34.139.1
Battery
16.215.2
Build
17.617.6
Connectivity
25.324.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.726.3
Summary
- The Karbonn A9 features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG C710 Aloha has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of ~292 ppi compared to the A9's ~246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Aloha has a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Aloha can only record video at 480p.
- The A9 has a 1600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Aloha's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A9 runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the Aloha operates on Android 2.1 (Eclair), indicating a more outdated software experience for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A9
LG C710 Aloha
General
Release Date
2012
N/A
Announced
2012
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
3.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 60.5 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.38 x 0.44 in)
109 x 54.5 x 12.9 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.51 in)
Weight
N/A
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
0.48 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass