Karbonn Sparkle V
#6984
Micromax Bolt Q331
#7106Category Breakdown
Karbonn Sparkle V
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes