Karbonn A21 and A9+ with 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, Android 4.0 coming soon


Looks like Karbonn is on a launching spree. The Karbonn A11 that was listed online earlier this went on sale today. Now, the Karbonn A9+ is listed on Flipkart and the Karbonn A21 appears on the Karbonn site. The A9+ is the successor of the Karbonn A9 that was launched in July. The A9+ has a 4.0-inch (480 × 800 pixels) IPS display, while the A21 has a 4.5-inch (540 ×960 pixels) IPS display. Both these devices are powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor (According to Wikipedia, A9+ is powered by a Snapdragon S4 processor, but we have to wait for the official launch since any one can edit these details). Both these phones run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and come with Dual SIM support.

Karbonn A9+ Specifications

  • 4.0-inch (480 × 800 pixels) IPS display
  • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
  • 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
  • 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera
  • 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
  • Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
  • 1420 mAh battery
Karbonn A21 Specificaions
  • 4.5-inch (540 ×960 pixels) display
  • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
  • 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
  • 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera
  • 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
  • 4GB of internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
  • 1800 mAh battery with up to 5 hours of talk time and 200 hours standby

These devices would come in Pearl White colors. No details about the price yet, but we can expect these devices to go on sale from online retailers soon.

[Update: The Karbonn A9+ is now available from Flipkart for Rs. 9290]

[Update 2: The Karbonn A21 is also available now. You can get it from Snapdeal for Rs. 10490]

Thanks Shahamod!


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