Karbonn Titanium S2 Black, 4 GB
Detailed Review
Display
This smartphone presents a resolution of 854x480 pixels. The TFT LCD display of Karbonn S2 enables high resolution at lower power consumption. The Karbonn S2 sports a display of 12.7 cms; approximately 5 inches. You will be amazed with the sharp picture quality offered by the TFT LCD display of this smartphone. The pinch-to-zoom feature of this phone makes possible users to zoom in or zoom out depending upon their need for a closer or wider behold of item on display. This is an apt display size in terms of the overall dimensions for a smartphone. Using the phone have the flexibility to be a struggle, if the screen gets any smaller than this. A slightly bigger screen size than this are able to create portability issues. You get TFT LCD display with this device. You get Pinch to Zoom possesses in this phone along with the at par ones, enabling fine usability.Battery
The standby time offered is nearly 240 hrs on 2G network. The battery of this smartphone that offers 6 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a drawback area for heavy users.Camera
The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. Depending on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you can get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 8 megapixels camera. As much fun it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally great. Though it's taken over by the latest entrants, yet the Karbonn S2 does feature a Yes, 2 MP front camera; but it is meaningless spending money on a feature that might be insignificant to you. With the built-in Flash of this device you don't really compromise on the image quality, even in low light setting. As a bonus to that, the LED serves stunning results even in faint light, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away.General Features
Like most of the popular smartphones in the market, the Karbonn S2 sports a touch screen. With the box, you will get Warranty Card, Handset, Headset, Flip Cover, Battery, Charger, User Manual along with the smartphone. The Karbonn S2 here features a Black body. Pre-loaded with a number of boasts of, this smartphone flaunts dimensions of 74x145x9.9. This smartphone may not appease you with its 186 g weight.Connectivity
You get a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby) sim with this smartphone. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is much appreciated in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Loudspeaker, this Karbonn S2 smartphone is crafted with all such is credited with in it. On top of the mobile data, this device are able to also be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location lets the user to stay on track while traveling. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should suffice. If you want to avoid the pricey charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the at par 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a cellphone that's definitely up your lane. A higher network type can lead to increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. The 3.5 mm headphone jack ensures the smartphone meets your audio needs.Memory
The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for use 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. The lower capacity of internal memory may raise a few eyebrows as it only satisfies basic utilities. 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. The Karbonn S2 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which can help you boost the internal storage of the device. Avoid graphic intensive functions and a lower RAM should do you just fine, besides,it is a great battery saver.Performance
The popular operating system android makes sure the latest apps and trends are available to you. This device features a Cortex-A9 platform processor. The Karbonn S2 sports a platform that operates at GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100 GHz. This smartphoneruns on the Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system. With this smartphone, you have the flexibility to treat yourself to a next-level performance, as it comes with Quad Core processor that ensures easy multi-tasking between apps on your phone, like messaging, social media, games and the works. With this device you can even answer an incoming call while browsing through social media without having to worry about either task getting affected. Equipped with a 1.2 GHz processor frequency, the Karbonn S2 offers a power packed performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would tolerate longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The Karbonn S2 have the flexibility to meet the speed requirements of most of the popular apps without any trouble.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
I strongly recommend the Karbonn S2 when it comes to easy-to-use keyboard that's small enough to pack away smartly but big enough to offer convenience while typing. Not an hour goes by without my phone ringing, that's why I always go for something like the Karbonn S2 that has all the advanced features to ease the communication. Although I am not so much into file sharing via Bluetooth as I am more of an email guy, but it is quite essential for hands-free calling. I am constantly on the move, even if most of the travel routes are familiar, the GPS navigation in the Karbonn S2 is quite reliable and reassuring.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It easily fits in my hands and I can carry it with ease; however the typing is a bit uncomfortable. I never let a special occasion pass by without recording it, right from cake cutting to dinner parties; and the Karbonn S2 with good recording features is really good for me. I don't like the camera in particular, and I won't be buying the Karbonn S2, however good the other features might be. Smartphones with larger memory is always preferred by me; this phone can't even hold images and videos which I save in a single week. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Karbonn S2 with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
I am so hooked with the immersive gaming and reading experience offered by the large and vivid display of this smartphone. Gaming on the Karbonn S2 with 1.2 GHz is decently fluid, not that exciting though; for the long haul however, I would recommend a higher frequency for gaming. My games load way faster in quad-core and deliver an overall smooth performance; add increased clock speed to this and you get a real deal. I wouldn't recommend such a low RAM even for the most amateur gamer; in fact for anyone. No clue what's the point of storage which can't even make enough room for my apps, leave alone my books and games. Even if your smartphone offers good amount of internal storage, extendable memory never hurts and is good to know that there's room left if you need.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Karbonn |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Titanium |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| Model ID: | S2 |
| In the Box: | Warranty Card , Handset , Headset , Flip Cover , Battery , Charger , User Manual |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Auto Focus , Panorama Mode , Multi Angle Shots , Continous Multi Shots , Face Detection , Smile Detection , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 8 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 2 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB |
| 3G: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Light Sensor |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer , Proximity Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Google Play , YouTube , WhatsApp , Facebook , Gmail , Google , TOI , ET , Flipboard , News and Weather , Kingsoft Office , PoPi , UC Browser |
| Additional Features: | Day Dream , More Detailed Notifications , Knowledge Graph , Application Backup , Scheduled Backup , Outlook Emails , Text-to-Speech , Voice Typing , Voice Search |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 186 g |
| Size: | 74x145x9.9 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 854x480 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Pinch to Zoom |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 5 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 6 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 240 hrs |
| Capacity: | 2100 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 4 GB |
| User Memory: | 1.79 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1.2 GHz |
| Processor: | Cortex-A9 |
| Processor Cores: | Quad Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
For me the 5 inches display is the first thing I noticed in the Karbonn S2. I think Karbonn S2 has an absolutely cool screen size. It fits well in my denim pockets and I can type with one hand. Not that bad for viewing videos either, but I like to view videos on larger screens. Yes, 8 MP is not that great camera resolution. There are so many smartphones with better megapixels sometimes even cheaper than this phone. I love clicking pictures with my smartphone and this one doesn't seem up for it. I can't imagine my smartphone without the secondary camera. I and my friends simply love the selfies and groupies and click hundreds of them. It's too much effort to do it with the main camera, so having a cool front camera is much better; it is more fun to have front camera with higher megapixels. My smartphone should do a lot of things simultaneously and not just basic messaging, emails and browsing. And the 2G network is too slow to do anything more than that. I can now travel to almost any new place or location with the built-in GPS and it is great help during various emergencies, traffic updates or navigation issues. I always forget charging my phone so USB charging via my laptop is really a good option for me and sometimes I even use this port to transfer music and images. The internal storage in the Karbonn S2 is quite stingy with the tiny 4 GB. I don't know what it is good for when it can hardly hold any of my media files.