Celkon A97
The Celkon A97 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, Q2. Released 2012, Q3
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording; FM transmitter
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Celkon A97 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Celkon A97 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Celkon A97 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Celkon A97 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Celkon A97 ships with Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
The Celkon A97 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Celkon A97 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot.
The Celkon A97 has 2.0, A2DP.
