Karbonn Smart A12 Star
#6608
Lenovo A800
#7049Category Breakdown
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Lenovo A800
Performance
27.935.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.829.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.020.8
Summary
- The Karbonn Smart A12 Star features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lenovo A800 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors, but the Lenovo uses a Mediatek MT6577T chipset, which may provide marginally better performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lenovo A800 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Karbonn lacks these features.
- The battery capacity of the Karbonn is 1400 mAh, significantly lower than the Lenovo's 2000 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Karbonn on KitKat and the Lenovo on Ice Cream Sandwich, impacting the software experience.
- Overall, the Lenovo A800 offers a larger display, better performance potential, and superior battery life compared to the Karbonn Smart A12 Star.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Lenovo A800
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6577T (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (1.65 user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.2 x 64.2 x 10.1 mm (4.89 x 2.53 x 0.40 in)
133.5 x 68.9 x 11.5 mm (5.26 x 2.71 x 0.45 in)
Weight
130 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity