Karbonn A16
The Karbonn A16 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.9" · -
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,350 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 239 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, January. Released 2014, January
⚙️ Performance
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
239 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,350 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Karbonn A16 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Karbonn A16 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Karbonn A16 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Karbonn A16 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Karbonn A16 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Karbonn A16 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Karbonn A16 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Karbonn A16 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Karbonn A16 has 2.0.
