Karbonn A9
#6432
Samsung M920 Transform
#7345Category Breakdown
Karbonn A9
Samsung M920 Transform
Performance
53.052.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.116.0
Battery
16.215.2
Build
17.616.4
Connectivity
25.325.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.719.4
Summary
- The Karbonn A9 features a slightly larger 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering better pixel density at approximately 246 ppi compared to the Samsung M920 Transform's 3.5-inch display with 320 x 480 pixels and 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Transform uses an 800 MHz processor, giving the A9 a performance edge.
- The A9 also has a superior rear camera at 5 MP versus the Transform's 3.15 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The A9's battery capacity is 1600 mAh, slightly higher than the Transform's 1500 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the A9 on Gingerbread and the Transform on Eclair, upgradable to Froyo, indicating a similar software experience with limited modern features.
- The build quality of the A9 is more compact and lighter at 120 x 60.5 x 11.3 mm and an unspecified weight, while the Transform is bulkier at 117 x 61 x 15 mm and weighs 152 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A9
Samsung M920 Transform
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
For Sprint
Display
Size
3.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
800MHz Samsung S3C6410
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
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-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)
117 x 61 x 15 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.59 in)
Weight
N/A
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
0.75 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity