Category Breakdown
Karbonn Sparkle V
Lenovo P700i
Performance
39.133.3
Camera
14.115.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.721.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.430.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.721.1
Summary
- The Karbonn Sparkle V features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Lenovo P700i's 4.0-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sparkle V is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6582 processor, while the P700i utilizes a dual-core Mediatek MT6577, which may result in better multitasking on the Sparkle V.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Sparkle V has a 2 MP front camera, whereas the P700i lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Sparkle V's battery capacity is 1700 mAh, significantly lower than the P700i's 2500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- In terms of software, the Sparkle V runs Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and is upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), while the P700i operates on an older Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Overall, the Sparkle V offers a more modern software experience and better performance, while the P700i has a larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Sparkle V
Lenovo P700i
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Karbonn Android One Sparkle V Blue
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB (1.85GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 67 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.36 in)
125.6 x 64.6 x 12.8 mm (4.94 x 2.54 x 0.50 in)
Weight
138 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red
Dark Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

