Karbonn Smart A12 Star
#7992
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Karbonn Smart A12 Star features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E3 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, compared to the dual-core processor in the A12 Star, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, while the A12 Star does not specify video capabilities.
- The Xperia E3 also has a significantly larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the A12 Star's 1400 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android 4.4.2, but the Xperia E3 can be upgraded to Android 4.4.4, enhancing the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Xperia E3 is slimmer and slightly heavier, offering a more modern design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
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, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-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)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
130 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes