Karbonn Sparkle V vs Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Karbonn Sparkle V and the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,700 mAh | 1,980 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 142 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | May 2014 |
Summary: Karbonn Sparkle V is ahead on our rating, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Karbonn Sparkle V is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel density | — | 256 ppi |
Platform
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 302 |
Memory
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 4GB 1GB RAM | 4GB (approx. 2.1-2.21GB usable), 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | LED flash | Fixed focus, Panorama, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 480p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | No |
| Video | Not specified | — |
Battery
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery | Li-Ion 1980 mAh, non-removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 160 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h (3G) | — |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 9.2 mm | 124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm (4.91 x 2.55 x 0.48 in) |
| Weight | 138 g | 142 g (5.01 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colors | Magnum Blue, Mild Grey, Wild Red, Pearl White | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body with interchangeable rear covers |
| Protection | — | Splash resistant coating |
Comms
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Announced | September 2014 | May 2014 |
| Status | Released September 2014 | Available. Released May 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Karbonn Sparkle V or Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)?
Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) — 1,700 mAh for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus 1,980 mAh for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen).
Which is lighter, Karbonn Sparkle V or Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)?
Karbonn Sparkle V — 138 g for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus 142 g for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen).
Which is newer, Karbonn Sparkle V or Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)?
Karbonn Sparkle V — Sep 2014 for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus May 2014 for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen).
Is the Karbonn Sparkle V or the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) rated higher?
We rate the Karbonn Sparkle V 7/10 and the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) 6/10.
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