Karbonn Sparkle V vs Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Karbonn Sparkle V and the Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,700 mAh | 1,700 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 107 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Karbonn Sparkle V is ahead on our rating. Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Karbonn Sparkle V and Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~218 ppi |
Platform
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) | MediaTek MT6582 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400MP |
Memory
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | — |
| Internal | 4GB 1GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 4 GB (approx. 2.1 GB user available) |
| Expandable Storage | — | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
Main Camera
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 720p | — |
| Resolution | — | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | — |
| Video | Not specified | — |
| Resolution | — | 2 MP |
| Features | — | Fixed focus |
Battery
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery | Li-Po |
| Stand-by | Up to 160 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 1700 mAh |
| Removable | — | Yes |
Body
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 9.2 mm | 131 x 65 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 138 g | 107 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Micro-SIM |
| Colors | Magnum Blue, Mild Grey, Wild Red, Pearl White | — |
Comms
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) |
|---|
| Announced | September 2014 | September 2014 |
| Status | Released September 2014 | — |
| Released | — | September 2014 |
| OS at launch | — | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
| Upgradable to | — | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Karbonn Sparkle V or Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498)?
Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) — 138 g for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus 107 g for the Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498).
Is the Karbonn Sparkle V or the Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) rated higher?
We rate the Karbonn Sparkle V 7/10 and the Spice Dream Uno (Mi-498) 6/10.
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