Karbonn Sparkle V vs Xiaomi Redmi 1S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Karbonn Sparkle V and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,700 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 158 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | May 2014 |
Summary: Karbonn Sparkle V is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 1S is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 1S 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 | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~64.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | AGC Dragontrail glass |
Platform
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 4GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 1.6 MP |
| Video | Not specified | 720p |
Battery
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery | Removable Li-Po |
| Stand-by | Up to 160 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 2000 mAh |
Body
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 9.2 mm | 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 138 g | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Magnum Blue, Mild Grey, Wild Red, Pearl White | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Karbonn Sparkle V | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Announced | September 2014 | February 2014 (CN), July 2014 (IN) |
| Status | Released September 2014 | Released May 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Karbonn Sparkle V or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Xiaomi Redmi 1S — 1,700 mAh for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus 2,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Which is lighter, Karbonn Sparkle V or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Karbonn Sparkle V — 138 g for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus 158 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Which is newer, Karbonn Sparkle V or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Karbonn Sparkle V — Sep 2014 for the Karbonn Sparkle V versus May 2014 for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Is the Karbonn Sparkle V or the Xiaomi Redmi 1S rated higher?
We rate the Karbonn Sparkle V 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S 7/10.
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