The Karbonn A9 is the latest buzz. You might have seen the A9 advertisement on TV, it’s all about speed. The android powered A9 smartphone comes with a 1 GHz processor and you can buy it online for just under Rs. 10,000.
The A9 is available in two colours ivory white and full black. But it will be difficult to get the black version as it is the hottest selling item. This handset is loaded with many good features with an affordable price tag.
Hardware
The Karbonn A9 comes with a really good processor clocked at 1 GHz and for the price it surely has raised the bar. The internal memory is 1 GB 512 MB. This handset can house 2 GSM SIM’s (Dual SIM Supported) and also supports 3G. This is a full touchscreen phone with the screen taking up most of the front area followed by 4 dedicated touch sensitive buttons. The A9 is 11.3 mm thin.
Display
The multi-touch capacitive touchscreen is of size 3.8 inches which may seem normal to you but the display quality is pretty impressive. It supported resolution of 480 by 800 pixels at approx 245 ppi which is just too good for such a low price.
Operating system and Storage
This handset runs on Android 2.3 with multitasking supported. Apart from the 1 GB internal storage you will need to buy microSD card so that you can start downloading apps from the Google Play. You can move installed apps easily to the micro SD card thereby keeping the internal memory free for a faster and smother performance. MicroSD card up to 32 GB is supported.
Connectivity
You can use 3G for surfing or GPRS/ EDGE networks when 3G is not available. There is Wi-Fi and USB with tethering support so you can share the phone’s net connection with other devices like PC / Laptop etc.
Other features are Bluetooth, WAP and GPS with A-GPS. You can use the GPS which works with Google maps apps that comes pre-loaded.
Entertainment / Multimedia
The android media player supports many formats moreover watching movies on a 480 by 800 pixel resolution is fun. There is the FM radio which you can use for live music.
Camera
A powerful phone with an equally impressive camera. The A9 houses two cameras, a front facing VGA that can be used for video chats and a primary, rear facing camera of 5 megapixel resolution. You can click still pictures or record videos. There is built in flash that helps in getting a better shot in low light conditions. You can also take panoramic shots.
Additional features
The A9 supports voice assisted GPS, voice input, handwriting recognition and live wallpapers. This handset is SNS ready you can use Facebook, Yahoo messenger, Twitter etc and keep connected with your social networks on the move.
Battery
This smartphone comes with a 1600 mAh battery. The battery performance is good with an expected standby time of up to 200 hours (8 days) and about 4 hours of talktime.
Karbonn A9 price in India is Rs. 9,199. Infibeam.com is selling it for just Rs. 8,999.
Review
For about the same price you can get a Samsung Galaxy Y phone but when you compare the Karbonn A9 with the Galaxy Y the A9 wins but then it still comes down to the brand. Samsung is a trusted brand and Karbonn is not that popular.
No doubt the price and the features beats most of its competitors. The processor and the camera are two important features that adds value. If you are okay with the Karbonn brand this is a must buy handset.
Many users are complaining about the Proximity sensor issue or screen going blank when calling / receiving call. To fix the proximity sensor error or re-set other sensors, just dial *#36# then you will get all the hardware listed tap to test or calibrate it.
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I have purchased A 111 two week ago. I have a problem. I can not find video call option when I call to any one who has 3g video call. I am using 3g sim provided by Ncell (Spice Nepal). Can u help me? l
Sir Software update of karbonn a9
Purchased two days before. Observe following Major Weak points.
(1) Display goes blank for 5 second each time when switch on to FM Radio.
(2) Can not connect FM Station..Lots of distoration at the same time Samasung,Nokia 2000Rs Phone can easily catch FM frquency at the same location without any distoration.
(3) Lot of disotoration and low quality of voice when earphone is connected and you pick up the Phone.
(4) Display goes blank when connect or received Phone (Solved by dial *#36# and reset the proxity setting.
(5) The major problem I observed is not detecting current location by GPS so do not use map or other application. I have tried lot of time but could not Succeed.
(6) Seond major issue disply is filkering at top and bottom of page in some Application. (Specially GPS setting page).
(7) In Long distance phone Voice is echoing and regerating (You can hear your own voice in speaker while calling to some one).
(8) When you dial a number it does not show Name of the Person (Only Show Number) even though Person Name is shown in Phone while selecting Number for dialing.
This is my first phone which is indian market and purchase after doing one month homework on net and very well aware about issue in phone but find new problems.
I personally belived that We need to purchase Standard branded phone with paying some more money for realibility of product.
Good point obseved:
(1) Good display quality.
(2) You can install application in External SD Card.
The solution for problem no. 8 is store the no. of a person in +91********** format and don’t allow “-” between the digits of phone no. It will solve ur problem.
Hi, I have karbonn A9 mobille, last week I install locker aap, and I can’t unlock my phone, plz help me.
Hi,
In karbonn A9+ is it possible to set the default call image, so that if any call comes, then phone will display this image… Pls let me know the steps.. Thanks…
I am not asking the steps to assign image for contacts, it is a default call image for a new or unknown numbers… pls give me steps..
Hello sir….can u plz tell me how much free ram is available..when no apps are running…i mean phone is in original state…i will buy this if u plz tell me.
Sir how to sign out from gmail in karbonn a9+ can u help me…plz.
I recently purchased karbon A9 ,couple of things i am nt able to fix. There is no sound when I shoot video. Internet is very slow. And when I try to download songs it goes to karboon smart and I don’t know what to do next, pls reply.
Try factory reset if same issue then visit service center.
Hi gogi / everyone ,
I have bought karbon a9+.
Can you please help me to know how to set photo for contacts so as photo will be displayed while calling.
Thanks in advance
Hi Gogi, I have bought Karbonn A9+ recently before 20 days and just now i thought to check the wi-fi of it but the wi-fi is not turning on, it lags everytime and now the camera is not working, it says some error…I have restored the phone many times too but it is not working…
Please Gogi, Help me on this..
Ahmed, get it to the service center they will flash the OS again.
Sir, recently I purchased karbonn a9+. After using two days i found out a issue whenever i play music and start playing temple run or in general browsing of phone my phone hangs every three seconds…i.e every three seconds it strucks little…can you please confirm weather its a issue of everyone or just my issue..(purchased in flipkart so if u confirm then i can kindly get an replacement as i have a 30 day replacement.)
Hi Shrihari, no it should not happen, try moving the game to external SD or check if the external SD is proper cause if the card has some defect then it will be slow, as it will take time for the phone reading it.
How to enable or add no. to speed dial in Karbonn A9. Is it possible to assign default Sims for voice call & video call like in Spice mobiles.
Hi, mark the perticular no. as “favoruite” (the star mark) and it will resolve the issue.
Hello:) karbonn A15 or karbonn A7+ or karbonn A9+,which one is better?
After giving input of external speakers to karbonn a9, error like vco,tco appears video automatically pause can u help me.
hi,I have ordered A9 at 6500/- , hope its a good pick..
. After serching for drawback I found that guys are majorly facing problems with screen going blank. So is it a bug ? or did you find any setting for it ?
Dear Gogi.. I found an offer for Karbonn A9 at only Rs.6,300/- ..Can I go with it…otherwise, please suggest me a better option in this price range….Please respond before the offer is gone…thanks in advance.
Looks good for the price.
Thanks for the response….I am placing the order now…
I can’t use 3g on my karbonn a9 on aircel help me plz.
Make sure that the sim u r going to use for 3G is placed in WCDMA sim slot. Go to settings–>wireless & network settings–>mobile networks–> subsriciption-1–> Network mode. Select WCDMA only option. It should resolve ur problem.
hi Gogi, I an planning to buy an android and I just wanted to know about the GPU hardware in Karbonn A9 as I am totally confused, few website is claiming that it has adreno 200 and few ones are claiming for other GPU hardware. If you dont know then please tell me the customer care number so that I could get the knowledge of GPU in Karbonn A9.
Karbonn A9 the wifi password resets everytime the phone is switched off and need to reenter for every fresh boot of the phone
Please read as A9+ ICS
I am using karbon a9 it is one of the worst phone I have ever seen.. of probs.
I have karbon a9+ I’m not able to activate internet on my new airtel money sim even when I’m following the instructions letter by letter. plus, on docomo I can’t activate 3g plz help.
How to save birthdays and aniversary for contact?
I bought KArbonn A9 android 2 weeks ago i have 3 problems please let me know if you know how to solve it…
1. No loudspeaker option on FM
2. Screen out option is not changing from 15 seconds.
3. When connected to headset the call automatically transfers to phone speaker and I could not talk through headset…
Thanks.
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