Karbonn A9
#6432
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
#7076Category Breakdown
Karbonn A9
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
Performance
53.062.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.116.9
Battery
16.215.2
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
25.329.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.720.6
Summary
- The Karbonn A9 features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Pantech Vega Xpress IM has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and have 512MB of RAM, but the Vega Xpress IM utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset, which may offer better performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and no front camera.
- The A9 has a 1600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Vega Xpress IM's 1500 mAh battery.
- In terms of software, the A9 runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the Vega Xpress IM operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), indicating a more recent software experience for the A9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A9
Pantech Vega Xpress IM
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
For South Korea
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB
512MB DDR2 RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
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
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 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)
122.5 x 63.9 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
119.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
N/A
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer