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Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini

Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini

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Philips 290

Philips 290

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Category Breakdown

Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini
Philips 290
Performance
5.312.4
Camera
39.635.4
Display
19.530.6
Battery
17.44.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.41.8
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
12.010.5

Summary

  • The Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini features a slightly bulkier build with dimensions of 111 x 47 x 16.5 mm and weighs 92g, while the Philips 290 is more compact at 101 x 44.5 x 12.2 mm and lighter at 82g.
  • Both phones have a 1.8" TFT display with the same resolution, but the Philips 290 supports 256K colors compared to the 65K colors of the Karbonn.
  • In terms of performance, the Philips has 6GB of RAM, which is significantly higher than the Karbonn's 0GB, allowing for better multitasking.
  • Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no front camera, but the Philips can record video at 120p, while the Karbonn offers video capabilities without a specified frame rate.
  • The Karbonn K36+ has a larger battery capacity of 1800mAh compared to the Philips 290's 620mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
  • Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, maintaining a basic user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Karbonn K36+ Jumbo Mini
Philips 290

General

Release Date

2012
2007

Announced

2012
2007

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

1.8"
1.8"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)

PPI

128
128

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

N/A
6MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

VGA
VGA

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
120p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1800 mAh
620 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 620 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

111 x 47 x 16.5 mm (4.37 x 1.85 x 0.65 in)
101 x 44.5 x 12.2 mm (3.98 x 1.75 x 0.48 in)

Weight

92 g
82 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.0
No

NFC

USB

microUSB
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
No

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A