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Side-by-side technical data
Karbonn A27 Retina vs Karbonn Sparkle V
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 1,700 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 256 ppi
- against 218 ppi
- Weight
- 126.5 g
- against 138 g
- Standby time
- 180 h
- against 160 h
Karbonn Sparkle V, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 1 GB
- against 512 MB
- Usable Surface
- 63.1 %
- against 57.8 %
- Talk time
- 8 h
- against 4 h
- Display Diagonal
- 4.5″
- against 4.3″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | MediaTek MT6582 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Mali-400 MP2 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 512 MB | 1 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 66 mm | 67 mm |
| Body Height | 133.6 mm | 132 mm |
| Weight | 126.5 g Best value | 138 g |
| Usable Surface | 57.8 % | 63.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9.2 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,800 mAh Best value | 1,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 4 h | 8 h Best value |
| Standby time | 180 h Best value | 160 h |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.3″ | 4.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px Best value | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi Best value | 218 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | Touchscreen |
| 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 | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Mini-SIM | Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 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 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging |
| USB Version | Proprietary | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | A27 Retina | Sparkle V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
