Karbonn Sparkle V
#6861
LG Mach LS860
#6429Category Breakdown
Karbonn Sparkle V
LG Mach LS860
Performance
39.143.9
Camera
14.119.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.716.7
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
29.441.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.723.7
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 LG Mach LS860's 4.0-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sparkle V is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Mach LS860 utilizes a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core CPU, giving the latter an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG Mach LS860 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Sparkle V is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1700 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The Sparkle V runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) with an upgrade option to 6.0 (Marshmallow), while the Mach LS860 operates on an older Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may affect the software experience.
- Overall, the Sparkle V offers a better display size and software upgrade potential, while the Mach LS860 provides superior video recording capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Sparkle V
LG Mach LS860
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Karbonn Android One Sparkle V Blue
For SprintAlso known as LG Cayenne
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)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
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)
117.9 x 65 x 12.2 mm (4.64 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight
138 g
167.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
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 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass