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Side-by-side technical data
Karbonn Sparkle V 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 Sparkle V, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,700 mAh
- against 1,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 1 GB
- against 512 MB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.0
- against Bluetooth 2.0
- Usable Surface
- 63.1 %
- against 57.1 %
Karbonn Smart A12 Star, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 233 ppi
- against 218 ppi
- Weight
- 130 g
- against 138 g
- Standby time
- 300 h
- against 160 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6582 | — |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | — |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-400 MP2 | — |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz Best value | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB Best value | 512 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm Best value | 10.1 mm |
| Body Width | 67 mm | 64.2 mm |
| Body Height | 132 mm | 124.2 mm |
| Weight | 138 g | 130 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 63.1 % 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 | 9.2 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,700 mAh Best value | 1,400 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 | 8 h | — |
| Standby time | 160 h | 300 h Best value |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 5:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ Best value | 4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px Best value | 800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 218 ppi | 233 ppi Best value |
| 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 | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 4 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 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 Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 Best value | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.79 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Sparkle V | Smart A12 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
