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Karbonn A5i

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Operating system
3.5" Screen size
3MP Main camera
Single core Processor
512 MB Storage
1,420 mAh Battery
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Specifications
Full specs
Overview
Released Nov 2013
Announced —
Price tier —
Also Known As Karbonn Smart A5i
Processor Single core
CPU Speed 1000MHz
RAM 512MB
Storage 512 MB
Price (USD) —
Regions USA, Canada
Regional Variants —
Warranty 1 Year
Accessories AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Software & Support
OS Android
OS at Launch 2.3 Gingerbread
Current Version —
OS Updates —
Security Updates —
Custom UI —
Display
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Size 3.5"
Resolution 320 × 480
Pixel Density 165 ppi
Colors 16.7 million
Refresh Rate —
Touch Sampling Rate —
Peak Brightness —
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade —
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Additional Features Capacitive touch screen
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type —
Size —
Resolution —
Color Type —
Colors —
Camera — Main
Main Camera 3MP
Flash No
Sensor Name —
Sensor Size —
Focal Length (Main) —
Focal Length (Ultrawide) —
Focal Length (Telephoto) —
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Video Resolution —
Video FPS —
Video Length —
Video Formats MPEG-4
Features —
Additional Info -
Camera — Front
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution —
Video Resolution —
Video FPS —
Zoom Unknown
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Features —
Additional Info -
Camera — Scores
DxOMark Overall —
DxOMark Photo —
DxOMark Video —
DxOMark Zoom —
DxOMark Bokeh —
DxOMark Selfie —
DxOMark Rank —
Performance
Chip Single core
Process Node —
GPU —
RAM 512MB
Storage 512 MB
AnTuTu v11 —
Geekbench 6 Single —
Geekbench 6 Multi —
Geekbench 5 Single —
Geekbench 5 Multi —
Battery
Capacity 1,420 mAh
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging —
Wireless Charging —
Comes with Charger —
Talk Time —
Video Playback —
Internet (WiFi) —
Internet (Cellular) —
Standby 4h 12m
Mixed Usage —
Charge Time 0–100% —
Charged in 30 Min —
GSMArena Score —
Battery Test Source —
Battery Life (Call) —
Battery Life (Video) —
Battery Life (Web) —
Battery Life (Gaming) —
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi b/g/n
WiFi Version —
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Codecs SBC
USB Type Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
USB Speed —
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type A-GPS
UWB
Satellite —
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC
Expansion Capacity 32MB
Cellular
Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
3G MHz
2100
2G MHz
900 1800
Data —
VoLTE Unknown
WiFi Calling Unknown
Physical SIM Yes
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Design & Build
Form Factor Bar
Material Plastic
Frame Material —
Rear Material —
Colors Black, White
Dimensions 11.9 × 6.3 × 1.3 cm (4.69 × 2.48 × 0.51 in)
Weight —
IP Rating —
Water Resistance Unknown
Fingerprint Sensor No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score —
Parts Availability —
Audio
External Speakers Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio —
GSMArena Loudness —
Speaker Loudness —
Input & Navigation
Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
Safety
SAR Head 0.541 W/kg
SAR Body —
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
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Additional Information

Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: –
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Additional Comments —
Related Links Official Website
Manual Download PDF
Quick Start Guide —

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