Celkon A518
The Celkon A518 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum 7715, built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum 7715
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 164g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Spreadtrum 7715 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 196 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, April. Released 2015, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
164g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Celkon A518 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Celkon A518 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Celkon A518 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Celkon A518 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Celkon A518 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Celkon A518 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Celkon A518 uses microUSB.
The Celkon A518 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Celkon A518 has 2.0.
