Karbonn
Side-by-side technical data
Karbonn A27 Retina vs Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Karbonn A27 Retina, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,800 mAh
- against 1,400 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 256 ppi
- against 233 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 9.1 mm
- against 10.1 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 4.3″
- against 4″
Karbonn Smart A12 Star, if you care about…
- Standby time
- 300 h
- against 180 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | — |
| Processor Process Size | — | — |
| Graphics GPU | — | — |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm Best value | 10.1 mm |
| Body Width | 66 mm | 64.2 mm |
| Body Height | 133.6 mm | 124.2 mm |
| Weight | 126.5 g Best value | 130 g |
| Usable Surface | 57.8 % Best value | 57.1 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,800 mAh Best value | 1,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 4 h | — |
| Standby time | 180 h | 300 h Best value |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 5:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.3″ Best value | 4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px Best value | 800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi Best value | 233 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | — |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.1 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 Best value | 4 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Mini-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | Proprietary | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg | 0.79 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | A27 Retina | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
