Karbonn A14+
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Karbonn A14+ Mobile Price in India
Karbonn climbed up to the third leading mobile phone company in India after its inception in 2009 because of the budget friendly smartphones it had to offer. Packed with multiple latest technological features, Karbonn mobiles provided users with not only high tech phones, but ones which anyone could buy regardless of their income bracket. Karbonn A14 Plus is another one of the abovementioned smartphones introduced by Karbonn.
Features and Specifications:
The Karbonn A14+ comes with a 4.3" TFT IPS capacitive touchscreen and has resolution of 800x480 pixels. With the dimensions of 129.8x69.2x9.2mm, and at approximately 115g, this phone does not weigh down your pocket - both literally and figuratively. The smartphone has a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, and comes loaded with Android v4.4.2 (KitKat), this dual sim phone allows users to install and use basic smartphone Android-powered applications. Its 1400 mAh battery type allows users 5 hours of talk time and the standby time is up to 250 long hours. This device consists of 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage and it can be increased by up to 32 GB in the Micro SD card slot. Its main camera comes with flash, zoom, and video recording at 5 MP, while the secondary camera is of VGA quality. In addition to these features, the Karbonn A14 Plus offers GPRS, Edge, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and an audio jack of 3.5mm. Basic additional features of this phone are calendar, scheduler, clock, alarm, and a calculator. Important apps that come preinstalled with this phone are Gtalk, Google Play, Karbonn Store, Opera Mini, and Kingsoft Office. This handset (with one year of manufacturer's warranty) comes with a manual, QUG, battery, a data cable, charger, and a pair of earphones.
Design and Quality:
Equipped with a 4.3" screen, theKarbonn A14 Plus offers users to view material on their device with a wider view and clarity. Available in candy bar form, this handset is available in two colors - black, and white. This phone features an on-screen navigation bar, with the usual Android options for Home, Back, and Search. Instead of the hardware navigation buttons in front, the Karbonn logo can be seen on the bottom of the phone. The rear side of this phone features a camera in the top center with a flash right beneath it, and the speaker grill on the lower left of the phone. The power button is placed on the right side of the phone, and to its opposite side we see the volume rocker. With sharp corners and a slab-like form, the Karbonn A14+ gives off a sleek, smart look.
OS and Tech:
This dual sim (GSM + GSM) phone is only 2g enabled, and runs on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat). Its 1.2 GHz dual core processor allows applications to run smoothly. Other connectivity options thisphone has to offer include GPRS, Edge, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and an audio jack of 3.5mm.
Camera and Multimedia:
The primary camera of this phone is of 5 MP, with the options of zoom, flash, and video recording. This phone camera allows users to capture moments dear to them with the ease of handy, multiple-usage device. The secondary camera of VGA quality, however, allows for video calls only, as pictures taken through the front-facing camera may not turn out of good quality due to them being less than a megapixel, even. Apart from the camera, the multimedia options this phone as to offer include MP3 player supporting MP3, MIDI, WAV,AMR, AAC, AAC+; a video player supporting H.2643GP and MP4 formats, and FM radio.
Battery and Memory:
The 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery that comes along with this handset takes up to 3 hours of charging time, and provides 5 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby time. The Karbonn A14+ has an embedded memory of 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of ROM, the latter being expandable by up to 32 GB through the insertion of a micro SD card in the slot provided.
Pros:
- Navigation bar (software)
- Sleek-looking
- Lightweight
Cons:
- No 3G
- 1.2 GHz dual core processor
- VGA secondary camera
- Weak battery
Verdict:
With the availability and demand of 3G increasing, it gets difficult to get by with a phone that only has 2 G connectivity to offer. However, for stay-at-home people, or for ones who are in search of a smartphone providing with the most basic of needs, the Karbonn A14+ comes through.