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Karbonn A27 Retina

Name: Karbonn A27 Retina
Brand: Karbonn

The Karbonn A27 Retina is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).

2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Overall

Performance

C+

Display

Battery

B+

Camera

C+

Software

C+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size4.3" · 133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)

RAM512MB

Storage4GB

Main Camera8 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open

✓4.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓Lightweight at 126.5g — easy to carry

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging

✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only

✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts

⚠️ Not ideal for

Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2013, March. Released 2013, March

⚙️ Performance

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

RAM

512MB

Heavy multitasking without slowdowns

Storage

4GB

Memory Card

microSDHC

💻 Display

Size

4.3"

Resolution

540×960

Sharpness

256 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

8 MP

Basic quality — limited flexibility

Main Video

Yes

Main Camera Features

LED flash

Selfie

2 MP

🔋 Battery

Capacity

1,800 mAh

May need midday charging with heavy use

Type

Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery

📱 Design & Build

Weight

126.5g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Colors

Black

Sensors

Accelerometer

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA

Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2

3G Bands

HSDPA 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes

NFC

GPS

USB

Proprietary

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Karbonn A27 Retina does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.

No, the Karbonn A27 Retina does not have NFC.

Yes, the Karbonn A27 Retina supports microSDHC expandable storage.

Yes, the Karbonn A27 Retina supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).

Yes, the Karbonn A27 Retina has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Karbonn A27 Retina ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

The Karbonn A27 Retina uses Proprietary.

The Karbonn A27 Retina supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.

The Karbonn A27 Retina has Yes.

Karbonn A27 Retina

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