Category Breakdown
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
LG L65 Dual D285
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The Karbonn Smart A12 Star features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG L65 Dual D285 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core 1.2 GHz processors, but the LG model includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset and 1GB of RAM, enhancing its performance compared to the Karbonn's 512MB RAM.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG model benefits from autofocus.
- The Karbonn has a smaller 1400 mAh battery, whereas the LG offers a larger 2100 mAh capacity, likely providing better battery life.
- Both run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), but the LG features the additional LG UI 3 for a different software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the LG is slightly lighter and slimmer than the Karbonn.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
LG L65 Dual D285
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as LG L65 Dual SIM D285
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.2 x 64.2 x 10.1 mm (4.89 x 2.53 x 0.40 in)
127.2 x 66.8 x 9.6 mm (5.01 x 2.63 x 0.38 in)
Weight
130 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

