Karbonn A18

shuhailnp

shuhailnp

Journeyman
Hi,
This is my new karbonn A18 , bought it 3 days back for Rs 9700..
*www.facebook.com/groups/174015199402317/


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pros-

4.3 ics screen is awsome !!!
Cheap .
512mb ram
ics
super smooth performance
plays 720p video with little lag (in mxplayer)
5mp with 720p , burst mode , face detection , smile shot etc
mediatek 6575
powervr gfx531
Quadrant 2100 (average ) max (2349)
Antutu – 3718
Nenamark – 44.4fps
Nenamark 2 – 22.6


cons -

Instead of 1gb just 512 mb ram!!
not dual core.
micromax a90 is better in looks .
low quality 720p recording .
Secondary mic not utilized for stereo audio recording for video..


benchmarks
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Video ...




camera




Test 720p video recording




Stll camera and front cam samples

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front cam

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More details
*www.karbonnmobiles.com/product_a18_detail.php
 
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Pranav19

Broken In
from were you got it for 6700.. its vfm for such a price.. neways congrats on your purchase. please do a full review of possible
 
pramudit

pramudit

Gaming hardcore
congrats for new mobile and the benchmark of the device are pretty good considering its price...
 
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shuhailnp

shuhailnp

Journeyman
Updated with video ....

Battery life is ok , but have to test fully ...
skype i didnt check
its big ...
 
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donnydarko

Right off the assembly line
Hi SHUHAILNP,

Can you please tell more about this device, I am interested in buying this device and I have been trying to decide between this and Micromax A90. But, Karbonn A18 seems like a better option. Please answer a few questions for me,


1) how is the call quality ? It the in-ear speaker good, loud and clear ? and also the loudspeaker, is it also loud during the calls and it is loud while playing video and music ?

2) Is the touchscreen responsive ? how many multi touch does it support ? 2, 3, 4, 5, .... ?

3) As the confusion about the RAM has cleared now that it is 512 MB and not 1 GB as stated at some places. Does it make the User interface lag ? Do you see considerable lag while going through UI and after running memory heavy applications and games ?

4) Has Karbonn done any modifications to the UI ? Because as it is evident from the video you posted that it is not a stock Android user interface, so what is it ? is it a UI theme you installed or is the device is having some sort of UI given by Karbonn ?

5) the phone seems to be a bit thicker than Micromax A90, but does it feel heavy too after holding for long time ?

Over all what are your impressions about the Karbonn A18 as a product ? does it feel like a quality product or does it feel that its a cheap product for a cheaper price ? Also, please try and test the maps and GPS performance on the device and post your opinion about the same.

Thanks and best regards.
 
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shuhailnp

shuhailnp

Journeyman
1> Call quality is good , in ear and speaker quality is good but not so loud ...
2> touch screen is capacitive and it has very good performance . multitouch is 3 .
3> I didnt face any lag .
4> it had stock ui , i cahnged it to custom.
5> Its not heavy , i felt lighter than i imagined .
overall its good , at this price this is best . only concern is the back cover so plasticky..
i will test the gps performance later...
 
HE-MAN

HE-MAN

Ambassador of Buzz
well according to benchmarks this seems fast and more powerful then mmx a100 but can u personally suggest this over a100
 
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Silakidum

Right off the assembly line
Dude one thing I wanted to know on A18..

1) Did the screen goes blank after we pick a call or dial a call? In A9 I have seen this problem.. Is this appears in A18 also.. Please advice..

In A9 i have seen this often.. When we Pick or dial a call, the screen goes blank(Black screen) and it doesn't switch on for some times even after we cut the call..

2) And in A9 when we click on galary, it takes time to go into the galary.. Is this same in A18?

This two things stopping me from buying this phone.. Please do answer me.. Also tell me about the 3G experience in this Phone..

Thanks in Advance!!!
 
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shuhailnp

shuhailnp

Journeyman
Yes the screen goes blank only if we place near ear , and it switch back immediately when its not near ear .
it doest take much time to go to gallery ..

Well a100 is for those who wants just big screen , or else a19 is better in all aspects ..
 
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naikwadisd

Right off the assembly line
Dude first of all thanx for helping us out with the video... A few more questions to ask for....

1. Is this active dual sim standby? Or switched?
2. How about Battery life?
3. How about build quality of the phone?
4. Does the phone can be Rooted?
5. How about Default video player performance?
6. And Does Karbonn provides good technical service support?
 
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shuhailnp

shuhailnp

Journeyman
1> active dual standby .
2> not bad
3> average
4> dont know
5> 480p works fine . 720p struggles
6> no idea
 
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ibex33

Right off the assembly line
shuhailnp said:
1> Call quality is good , in ear and speaker quality is good but not so loud ...
2> touch screen is capacitive and it has very good performance . multitouch is 3 .
3> I didnt face any lag .
4> it had stock ui , i cahnged it to custom.
5> Its not heavy , i felt lighter than i imagined .
overall its good , at this price this is best . only concern is the back cover so plasticky..
i will test the gps performance later...
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Hello, Can you please tell me which custom rom you have used for ur phone?
Also how is the battery life and GPS performance.
Thanks.
 
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