Karbonn Smart A24 – Dual-Core Monster at Rs. 13,000 only

Karbonn is all set to launch their “phablet” (but 4.5″ today is just a normal smartphone) at the end of August. Armed with a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, this Android 4.1 Jelly Bean based smartphone is all set to take the market by storm and surprise. At the back is an 8 MP camera with LED flash. Karbonn has added a front facing VGA camera for video calls as well. The phone’s 4.5″ display will have a goodqHD (960×540) resolution, a first for Indian manufacturers, and very impressive too. It is to be believed based on earlier reports for the display to be of IPS make, which is only better.

Let’s have a clearer look at all the known specifications:

Price Tag: Rs. 13,000

Launch Timeline: End of August, 2012

Karbonn Smart A24 is scheduled to launch by end of August. Expect more news and details between now and then on this device.
Karbonn is one of India’s leading new mobile handset manufacturers.

Only recently did they start making Android handsets which were noticed by the Indian tech community.

Between this year and last year’s handsets, Karbonn has shown such a remarkable change that we are compelled to believe that this new mid-range beast Karbonn’s planning will be anything but good. If the Karbonn A9 is any indication, we can expect a solid device build, as well as a stunning design (for the price point). Thankfully the device won’t be a dual-sim so smartphone enthusiasts can take a breath.

This handset will be Karbonn’s fastest Android smartphone ever. Not only that, they probably will be the first in the world to launch a Jelly Bean based smartphone, which is hands-down an excellent job, if delivered. For people with a budget less than Rs. 10,000 worry not because Karbonn is also planning on launching Karbonn Smart A18, Karbonn Smart A21 which will be priced Rs 11,000 or lesser and will come pre-loaded with Android 4.0 ICS. Not only that, the Karbonn Smart A18 will also feature a dual-core processor and a 4″ display.

Interesting times ahead. We can only wait!

Preetam

Preetam Nath actively follows mobile technology. He has been following computer hardware keenly since 2007, only to start digging more into mobiles ever since the smartphone revolution. Studying his Engineering at MIT Manipal, Preetam devotes most of his time to update himself with the latest happenings in the technology sphere.

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15 July, 2012

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Yaswanth Kodavali

I never had a decent impression on Karbonn phones (due to their loudness maybe ) but reading this is kind of making me happy as this Indian manufacturer *with pride* is pulling up its socks to throw itself into an arena of smartphones already filled with “legends” and “rookie sensations” to prove itself. As you said…we can only wait….and see…
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  I really have high hopes for this device. If this delivers, I’m sold on this.
Yuva

but how the quality will be..

by seeing price tag again it’s reminding china hand
sets

which is having everything in it except quality
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Even iPhone is made in China. Your point?
  
  Have a little faith. The Indian companies are getting better and better, what with the recent Karbonn A9, Spice Mi-425 and to be launched Micromax A90, I’m surprised people aren’t noticing already.
  - dhanesh
    
    b indian,and proud of it.
Ravichellam

Why it is not a Dual Sim. I was thinking about buying it if it was dual sim dual stand by. Let see other sites and bloggers telling it has dual SIm. Lets hope it has…
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  It may still be a dual-sim. Not confirmed yet. But maybe Karbonn went all out on this phone instead of going dual-sim way.
  
  The Micromax A90 with a 4.3″ Super AMOLED display is a good dual-sim phone.
  
  http://gadgetronica.com/news/micromax-a90-to-come-with-a-stunner-screen/
Raju

its dual sim mobile
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  its uncertain at the moment. It all boils down to the chipset use for the dual core. If it’s a Mediatek processor, then it’s possible.
http://www.facebook.com/aniruddh.prakash.9 Aniruddh Prakash

is the expected video recording at 720p?
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  It might have 1080p for all we know. An 8 MP camera is on board.
vivek

Any Updates regarding launch?
- http://www.facebook.com/yash.kodavali Yaswanth Kodavali
  
  none so far…
- http://www.facebook.com/yash.kodavali Yaswanth Kodavali
  
  i think the company named it A”24″ for a reason…could be 24th of august…haha…just some random idea…
  - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
    
    well, that does make sense to be honest
Mostwanted678452056

I have been waiting to buy a new android phone for 2 months. When this news about Karbonn A24, A21 and A18 was released, I postponed my buying plans till they arrived. But frankly, I have waited long enough. I am just going to buy the first dual core phone that comes in the market for less than 11k. Be it Micromax A90 or Karbonn A18 (or Spice Mi-500 – which I don’t think is dual core probably…everyone just gave up on it long ago though!)
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  The MMX A110 it is!
varghese

i pray karbonn a24 be a dual sim, then it is great
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  if it uses the MediaTek Processor, then yes it’s a dual-core dual-sim phone
varghese

dudes which one is going to release 1st, karbonn a24 or micromax a90 or blu vivo 4.3
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  blu vivo 4.3 and micromax a90 are the same. it’s Mircomax’s rebrand in India.
  
  Out of them, Karbonn A24 is definitely the best choice. It all points to an end of August release.
  - http://www.facebook.com/sharu.khan.581 Sharu Khan
    
    when it will come in indian market,this phone will support hd video play or not
    - http://about.me/preetam_nath Preetam Nath
      
      Most probably it will support HD video. The tentative release date is end of August.
kumar

Is Karbonn A24 dual sim or single sim phone?
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  till now it seems it’s a single sim phone.
dilharo

if it is dual sim, it will be china processor..so pray for single sim instead
- http://about.me/preetam_nath Preetam Nath
  
  It will be a mediatek dual core MTK6577 most probably. Highly likely a dual-sim then
  - Karbonn
    
    It is for sure Dual Sim Powered by Mediatek MTK6577 because even the frequency is same I.E 1.2Ghz
    - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
      
      Can’t say. Could be the Snapdragon S4 PLAY processor
varghese

any idea karbonn a24 be a dual sim phone
- Preetam
  
  Nothing can be said as of now.
Hemant

well said Yashwant… Indian Manufacturers are indeed giving tough competition to the existing players.. my wishes are with them,…. may they bring best tech to our doors and throw the outsiders out.. :)
- Preetam
  
  They are the hope for budget Indian buyers!
sumit

would A18 / A21 have dual sim capability ?
Also, is this(dual sim) capability dependent on processor or only the phone chipset itself ?
- Preetam
  
  A18 is a dual-sim phone.
  - Neeraj
    
    Is A24 a dual sim phone and whether a18 has 8 mp camera or not?
    Plz reply
    - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
      
      A18 has a 8MP AFAIK
Siddika

Please tell me when is it actually going to be launched in the market..
It is already September and the launch was to be in late August!
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Karbonn has failed to meet it’s launch timeframe. The Karbonn A18 got launched instead. We are still waiting for any news from Karbonn.
  - Santosh
    
    I am daily checking any update for A24 but not getting when it will available in market ??
    - http://about.me/preetam_nath Preetam
      
      No further info is available at the moment. Karbonn is keeping tight lipped about it. Any update and we shall update this post.
    - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
      
      will update post as soon as more info is available
- ravindra singh
  
  Please tell me when is it actually going to be launched in the market..
  It is already September and the launch was to be in late August!
  - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
    
    A24 we have no clue
http://www.facebook.com/koustav.samadder Koustav Samadder

it is driving me crazy !
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  everybody is. killer at a budget. Karbonn’s delay will cost it much!
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  It’s not coming out anytime soon. No updates at all
Vikrant

I have been using Karbonn A9 from last 1 month now. Believe me its like “Neighbours envy and owners pride”, people do ask which phone is it and when they run through the specs they really get surprised like such a good smart phone in just a nominal price tag. Its running quite well and and its a Gr8 device. Am sure that Karbonn A 24 will again make the smartphone battlefield go crazy.
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  For the price the A9 is simply stunning. And people are hell on waiting for the A24!
Siddika

I feel cheated, I was expecting A24 to be launched first, my old phone is dying, I hope I dont have to buy A18 instead..
Will it be launched during the World T20 championship?
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Nothing can be said. We are all waiting for news. Although all other lineup phones have been launched, leaving only the A24 to be launched. This month maybe
sandy

saalo ne bewakoof bana diya hai,,simple…
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Maybe they are having issues living up to the promises of Jelly Bean and so on.
karan

buyers will hav to take a call between karbon a24 and spice stellar horizon….both look good…but the company who will launch first will hav an advantage…since both the cell phones are delayed…just wait
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Spice Mi-500 got launched. However both phones are in a different league. Once is a smartphone (big high end) while the other is a phablet.
Noname

Any updates regarding launch date ??
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  We have been waiting and waiting for news. No updates from Karbonn. Extremely sorry
SearchofGod

My HTC wildfire just ran out of sensitivity (touch won’t work) , after an year of use and I thought htc was a great brand and blah blah , so I no longer am brand conscious
Hope to try out these great phones soon ! Every phone has its fair share of problems , and calling this a chinese set is really retarded . Hoping for the best from mm or karbonn
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Every phone does have it’s share of problems. And hey, Chinese use Chinese phones and we don’t see them complaining do we!
- Elroy
  
  Go for Micromax A110
  - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
    
    good choice
- vishal shetty
  
  well said dude…i have also used sony, nokia..but it also gave me problems..so what is the use of brand..
im

i think karbonn a24 will have intel based processor since there was news from management that karbonn is working with intel to produce a high end smart phone.. good news is that intel have already finished porting to JB,
with motorola’s razri lauched today with intel chip one can be sure tht a24 can be out any time.
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Nope. Karbonn A24 will most probably have the Snapdragon S4 Play Dual Core (45nm ARM Cortex A5) processor or the new Mediatek MT6577 Dual Core chipset (here the Mediatek chipset is far far better and faster)
Raghav

When this phone gonna lunch..some one pleas update its news.
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  We have been waiting and waiting for news. No updates from Karbonn. Extremely sorry
  - Neeraj
    
    Hey does A18 has 8 mp camera?
    - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
      
      http://gadgetronica.com/releases/karbonn-a18-dual-sim-4-3-smartphone-with-android-4-0-ics/#.UHQ2STxOSz4
      
      Sorry but it houses a 5 MP camera
Amit Kumar

God I can’t control myself I need this phone. There is photography competition in my school. I want this coz i don’t have a good quality camera and my father will not buy it for me…
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Hey Amit. There are other phones in the 13-15k price range with good cameras. Sony phones such as the Xperia Sola being one. Have a look at them!
Siddika

Still no sign of A24 being launched…
Any news?
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Nope. Even the Spice Mi-500 got launched after being delayed. Can’t see the A24 anywhere. Disappointing.
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Siddika

Everything except A24 is being launched, even A21 is available on one site…
When will it get launched?
Any News?
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  We are waiting too, eagerly. As soon as we find out, we will post about it rest assured
http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath

It’s possible that it is the Karbonn A21. Then again, another week or two should clear things up.
Ajinkya

Well, the a21 is launched but still speculation about RAM, processor (Mediatek MT6577 or Snapdragon S4) dual core and gpu. And also about a24 and a25, no clue when they’re coming out. This is where the Big players win the game and leave everyone else behind as they provide accurate info. and launch their devices on schedule. If the launching dates vary, then ofcourse the people who have to buy a device won’t wait for so much time and will eventually buy Big brand device and that hampers the sale of the other devices and remain unsold most of the time. So let’s hope for the best…
- http://about.me/preetam_nath Preetam
  
  Doing a speculation analysis article too. Hoping for the best
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Still hope Karbonn makes one big flagship. Currently the A21 is the most popular smartphone in India
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nick

better than micromax and htc desire hd i m using this one
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  HTC Desire HD is really old
Siddika

I think the wait for A24 seems to be futile. I will wait till end of October or will buy A21.
What say?
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  No point waiting anymore. Go for the MMX A110 instead
Kapil Patel

As per Karbonn A24 specs mentioned on some of the websites, it is having 4.5″ screen with 960 x 540 resolution (improvement over 4.5″ 800X480 in A21), 1.2GHz Dual Core processor (same as in A21), 1GB RAM (improvement over 512MB RAM in A21), 1GB internal storage memory (downgrade over 4GB in A21), 8MP camera (improvement over 5MP in A21), 0.3MP front camera (downgrade over 1.3MP in A21). Price around 13k. So disappointed over downgrading of internal storage memory & front camera resolution.
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Well, you can look at the Huawei Ascend G600. The Karbonn A24 is somewhat over those line (similar specs)
sammy

Hi pritam.is there any differnce in the ppi of mmx A110 is 196 ppi and mmx A90S is 217 ppi…..bt the dislpay color of A110 is 16.8M and ofA90S is just 256K…so tell me which is good dislpay for movies n pictures…
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  Hey Sammy. The MMX A110 has a slightly lower ppi, but it has a very good IPS display. Plus the 5″ wide display will give you the best movie experience. Yes, 16.8M colors also helps,
  
  Go for the MMX A110
pia

is nokia asha series goodd working??
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  not that much!
http://www.facebook.com/siddharth.rijhwani Siddharth Rijhwani

I am already having an Nokia N97 along with Nokia E7 they are highly reliable mobile phones. But I wanted an android phone for which Karbonn A24 was d pick but it’s nowhere available in the market. Btw a friend of mine picked MMX A110 as per my recommendation but we all know that Karbonn a24 i superior then MMX A110 provided it is Android 4.1(Jelly Bean) out of the box and the hardware specification are superior. Hope that Karbonn launches dis gadget within next month…..
- http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
  
  A24 is not out. No news
  - Aditya
    
    I have lost hope of this Karbonn A24 releasing
    Have you not?
    4.1 Jelly Bean would be old now. Zopo is a much better choice.
    - http://twitter.com/hipreetam93 Preetam Nath
      
      Zopo’s smartphones are shaping up really well.
      
      There will be a quad core Zopo with HD display, 1 GB RAM and Jelly Bean early next year