Karbon A5 Review

Karbonn A5 (White) Price: Rs.4990

Key Featuresz

• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
• 3.5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 800 MHz Processor
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 2 MP HD Primary Camera

Karbonn has brought about another competitor for the budget smartphone market with the Karbonn A5 and has packed the device with a number of useful features. The phone comes in a bar form and is run on the dependable Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. The device comes with a dual SIM (GSM + GSM) capability and is backed up by a powerful 800 MHz processor.

The display of the device is a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen which provides a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The Karbonn A5 comes with a 2 megapixel camera which is capable of recording video as well.

Design

The Karbonn A5 is a sleek and stylish looking device. The large screen of the device allows the user to interact easily with the display. Additionally, the capacitive touch on the screen makes the user experience on the device quite effortless.

Storage and Battery

The device comes with an internal memory of 512 MB. This memory can be expanded to up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. The device is powered by a 1420 mAh battery which promises to provide up to 4 hours of talktime to the user.

Connectivity and Features

The Karbonn A5 is quite capable of keeping the user connected to the internet at home, work or on the move. The device comes packed with GPRS and EDGE technology which can keep the device connected to the internet over the 2G network. For an enhanced browsing experience, the user can connect to the 3G network as well. The phone is also capable of connecting to a wireless network as it is WiFi enabled.

The device can be fun to carry around since it comes with a music player and a video player to cater to your entertainment needs. Additionally, social networking applications like Facebook, Twitter and Whats App come bundled into the device. Other useful Apps include Gmail, Google search, Youtube and Flickr which combine with the other features to make this phone a useful buy.

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Specifications of Karbonn A5 (White)

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
Form	Bar
SIM	Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Document Viewer, Document Editor
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Color	White

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 900, 1800
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor	800 MHz

DISPLAY
Size	3.5 Inches
Resolution	HVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels
Other Display Features	Pinch-to-zoom

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	No
Video Recording	Yes

BATTERY
Type	1420 mAh
Talk Time	10 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	280 hrs (2G), 240 hrs (3G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
Preinstalled Browser	WAP
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
3G	Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
WAP	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes
Tethering	USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3
Video Player	Yes

OTHER FEATURES
SAR Value	0.459 W/kg
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	Proximity Sensor, 3D G-Sensor
Additional Features	3G, GSM, Touchscreen, Email, GPS, Bluetooth, Music Player, WiFi, MMS Enabled, Games, Voice Assisted GPS, Thinksoft Office, Auto Call Recorder without any Beep Notice (Can be downloaded from Play Store)
Important Apps	Gmail, Google Search, Google Play, Google Talk, Twitter, Facebook, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, Flickr, Picasa, Yahoo, News and Weather Forecast, Whats App, App 2 SD, YouTube