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Karbonn Smart A12 Star

Karbonn Smart A12 Star

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Micromax Bolt Q331

Micromax Bolt Q331

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Category Breakdown

Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
27.930.2
Camera
39.614.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.826.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.020.9

Summary

  • The Karbonn Smart A12 Star features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax Bolt Q331 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the A12 Star is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Bolt Q331 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz chipset, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Bolt Q331 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the A12 Star lacks.
  • The A12 Star is equipped with a 1400 mAh battery, while the Bolt Q331 has a larger 2000 mAh battery, likely offering longer usage time.
  • Both devices run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a similar software experience, but the Bolt Q331's additional camera and battery capacity may enhance its overall usability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Micromax Bolt Q331

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

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 (~196 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Spreadtrum 7731G

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
2 MP

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)
N/A

Weight

130 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM

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, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0
2.1

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity