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Karbonn A27 Retina
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Full Specifications September 3, 2026
Karbonn A27 Retina Android 4.1
Karbonn · 2013

Karbonn A27 Retina

Karbonn A27 Retina Android smartphone. Announced Mar 2013. Features 4.3″ display, 8 MP primary camera, 2 MP front camera, 1800 mAh battery, 4 GB storage, 512 MB RAM.

Display 4.3"
RAM 512 GB
Storage 4GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
Camera 8 MP
Battery 1800 mAh
OS Android 4.1
Build 126.5g, 9.1mm thickness

Launch

Announced 2013, March. Released 2013, March
Status Discontinued

Platform

OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm 2 (~57.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes

Selfie camera

Single 2 MP

Body

Dimensions 133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight 126.5 g (4.44 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Battery

Type Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 180 h
Talk time Up to 4 h

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB Proprietary

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Features

Sensors Accelerometer

Misc

Colors Black
SAR EU 1.00 W/kg (head)
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In depth

Full specifications

Announced 2013, March. Released 2013, March
Status Discontinued
OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm 2 (~57.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM
Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Single 2 MP
Dimensions 133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight 126.5 g (4.44 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Type Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 180 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB Proprietary
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Sensors Accelerometer
Colors Black
SAR EU 1.00 W/kg (head)
Price About 160 EUR
PhoneInsight Benchmark
38.7/100
Entry-level

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Processor 37.5
Display 52.3
Camera 37.3
Battery 35.6
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