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Karbonn Smart A12 Star

Karbonn Smart A12 Star

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LG L65 Dual D285

LG L65 Dual D285

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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