Karbonn Sparkle V
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Micromax Bolt Q331
#7015Category Breakdown
Karbonn Sparkle V
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
39.130.2
Camera
14.114.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.426.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.720.9
Summary
- The Karbonn Sparkle V features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Micromax Bolt Q331 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~196 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Sparkle V is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the Bolt Q331's Spreadtrum 7731G with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
- The Sparkle V has a smaller 1700 mAh battery, while the Bolt Q331 provides a larger 2000 mAh battery for potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Sparkle V runs Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0, whereas the Bolt Q331 operates on Android 4.4.2, indicating a slight advantage for the Sparkle V in terms of software updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn Sparkle V
Micromax Bolt Q331
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Karbonn Android One Sparkle V Blue
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum 7731G
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
N/A
Weight
138 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
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
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity