Karbonn Smart A2 White & Black, 202 MB
Detailed Review
Display
The Karbonn Smart A2 possesses a display of 10.16 cms; approximately 4 inches. You get Pinch-to-Zoom boasts of in this phone along with the at par ones, enabling fine usability. The screen size is normal, but a a size more colossal one would've worked more in your favour.Battery
Camera
The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. You are able to get surprisingly good results even with a Yes, 3 megapixels camera when the sensor is of good quality. With the Yes recording modes of this smartphone, and a resolution of Yes, 3 pixels, shooting video is as much a rage as clicking pictures. Though it's taken over by the latest entrants, yet the Karbonn Smart A2 does feature a Yes MP front camera; but it is meaningless spending money on a feature that might be of no real worth to you.General Features
The Karbonn Smart A2 is furnished with a touchscreen, as expected from a smartphone. The Karbonn Smart A2 here possesses a White & Black body.Connectivity
Whether it is about at par boasts of or advanced boasts of like Loudspeaker, this Karbonn Smart A2 smartphone is crafted with all such boasts of in it. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should satify. If you want to avoid the exuberant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the standard 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type are able to lead to increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. This phone is furnished with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM. The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are satisfied by this smartphone. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is much appreciated in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. On top of the mobile data, this device have the flexibility to further be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.Memory
You are able to easily amp up the internal storage of your device as it displays compatibility with the microSD memory cards. Even when your phone stores all your favourite songs, some change in your set playlists is always welcome , and Multimedia FM will come to your rescue. Basic functions may not be an issue with the 0.256 GB ram but it is a strict no-no for those who stick with their phones for more complicated apps. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for stick with as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you can carry your entertainment in your pocket. Only basic utilities are able to be satisfied with such a low internal memory.Performance
This Karbonn Smart A2 boasts of a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 900, 1800 GHz. With a 1 GHz processor frequency, the Karbonn Smart A2 bids supreme performance. A higher frequency will lead to a faster response by the device, ensuing in giving you a smoother performance. The Karbonn Smart A2 can meet the speed requirements of most of the typical apps without any trouble. This smartphoneruns on the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system. All the latest apps and trends will be available to you with the typical android operating system.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the Karbonn Smart A2 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Karbonn Smart A2, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Karbonn Smart A2 is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Karbonn Smart A2 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Karbonn Smart A2 will not even last me a week. The expandable memory of the Karbonn Smart A2 is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Karbonn Smart A2 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. Reading is still fine, but gaming on a 1 GHz smartphone is really dreadful. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Karbonn |
| Handset Color: | White & Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Smart |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| Model ID: | A2 |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Rear Camera: | 3 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android , WAP |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| Tethering: | Wi-fi Hotspot |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor |
| Sensors: | G-Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , We-chat , Whats App , Gmail , YouTube , Play Store , News and Weather Update , Google Play |
| Additional Features: | Pattern Lock Security , Intuitive Text Input , One-touch Word Selection , Voice Search , MMS Enabled |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Display | |
| Other Display Features: | Pinch-to-Zoom |
| Display Size: | 4 inches |
Battery | |
| Capacity: | 1750 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.256 GB |
| Internal: | 0.202 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800 |
| OS: | Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Karbonn Smart A2 was its 4 inches display. The screen size of the Karbonn Smart A2 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 3 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. Recently, I can't imagine life without selfies, and hence the secondary camera. Clicking selfies and groupies is a favourite pastime for me and my friends. It's sometimes difficult to click selfies and groupies with the main camera, so always go for smartphones with good secondary camera. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 0.202 GB internal storage of the Karbonn Smart A2 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.