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Karbonn Sparkle V

Karbonn Sparkle V

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Lenovo P700i

Lenovo P700i

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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