The Celkon A200 also called Smartron A200 is here to compete with the Videocon A30. The Celkon A200 comes powered by a dual core processor running ICS OS over a 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen, and similar features to Micromax A110, but for an attractive price of approx Rs. 8,000.
A200 Box Pack
The box is compact and specs are clearly mentioned on the box pack including RAM and internal storage. Inside the box you will find the handset, charger, USB to mico USB cable, earphone, user manual and warranty card.
Celkon A200 review
Design and Display
The handset looks awesome. The glossy off-white color covers up all the sides except the front screen area which is black color. The curves and the finishing are really good and it gives an elegant premium look.
The power button, 3.5mm jack and the micro USB port are present on the top side and volume rockers on the right side. The handset weighs 147 grams with 10.8mm thickness.
The IPS display screen is 4.3 inches supporting resolution of 800×480 pixels. No issues with the touch or the response.
Processor, OS, memory and storage
The Celkon A200 runs on the ICS version 4.0.4 with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. The processor is dual core MTK6577 with PowerVR SGX 531 GPU same as on Micromax A110, iBall 4.5h, Lava Iris 501 and some other handsets. The CPU is clocked at 1GHz.
- Of the 512MB RAM, 209 MB is free and 265MB is used.
- Of the 4GB storage, 0.89GB (free and 45MB used) is available for apps and 1.5GB for internal phone storage.
- MicroSD card up to 32GB is supported.
The apps that you will install will be stored on the internal storage and not on external storage.
Benchmark score
- Quadrant Benchmark : 2741.
- Antutu Benchmark : 6723.
- Nenamark2 : 22.6 fps.
- Linpack : single 35, multiple 56.
- Multi Touch : 5 point.
Connectivity
There is 3G with speed of up to 7.2Mbps, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, micro USB port and 3.5mm jack. USB and Bluetooth tethering is supported and you can also use the Wi-Fi as hotspot for sharing net connection with other Wi-Fi devices. There is built in GPS and it got a lock in less than 10 seconds.
Sensors
This low cost dual core handset comes with light, proximity, accelerometer and magnetic sensors. If you would recall, light and magnetic sensors are missing on Micromax A110.
5MP Camera?
Well not really, it’s 8MP. The box pack and even the rear side of the handset say its 5MP but when you go to settings you can change it to 8MP. The camera quality is the same, there is also LED flash and a front camera for video calls. You will need to set the hue to medium to correct the colour output (check the video review).
You can check sample images here – http://www.flickr.com/photos/gogirana/sets/72157632571076754/
Entertainment
The speaker sound is loud and clear. You can play 720p videos using MX player. Multi format video and audio files are supported.
Phone features
It dual SIM with dual standby, you can make video calls and surf the net using 3G.The in call speaker volume is good but has a mild rattling sound.
Gaming
The hardware can play many games, it can easily play temple run, Angry Birds and many other popular games, including some high end games.
Battery
The 1500 mAh battery for the 4.3 inch screen should be sufficient to get it going for over a day of moderate usage.
Verdict
For around Rs. 8,000 you get the same hardware that powered the A110 with light and magnetic sensors but with a 4.3 inch screen. The camera is of 8MP resolution but on box it’s mentioned as 5MP. The in call sound has a rattling sound probably could be the issue with the handset that I got. But overall the handset looks good with a catchy price tag.
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Celkon A200 unboxing and review video
720p video sample shot using Celkon A200
Best phone in low budget
Yes battery life is a major issue with celkon A200 and why manufacturer of this cell burdened this with junk apps.
Hi Gogi,
I have bought this mobile and i am using since 1 year with no issues. But now my battery is not working. But i am not able to get a new battery any where in local stores or in online. So please let me know where can i buy the battery or let me know any other suitable battery.
Please let me know ASAP as currently my is not working without this. Awaiting your reply.
Thanks,
Mahesh Nuli.
Mahesh, did you try getting from Celkon service centre? you can also try contacting Celkon support (from their website).
Even in service center also i am not able to get the battery. So Please let me know where can i get this. Please reply ASAP.
Thanks,
Mahesh Nuli.
Try checking with Celkon website support / facebook.
I have tried that as well but i am not getting any replies from them
hey gogi can u please tell me frm where did u buy this white model coz i’m looking for this mobile online and not able to find a single white piece ……reply plzzz
Hi .
I have purchased A220 on 14th May….
The battey backup is dropping suddenly…can any body help me…did u face same situation with your handset
hi gogi bro plz tel me in both celkon a200 n iris 501
1. which one gives more batery backup
2. which one is good in gaming n surfing net
3. is there any way to install apps n games directly to external sd card in a200
4.can we make confrence cal through it
5. can we update it to jelly bean os plz reply soon
Hi Mr. Gogi,
please suggest, shall i go with Iris 455 or celkon a200. Getting confused.
i want to have compass. So there is any other good one can u pls suggest.
Thanks!
heyy buddy go for A200 really very awesome phone m using it…
Hey thanks..
i think also the camera is good in A200. can u tell me how is the flash with this phones. its dual LED rt?
I don’t think celkon is good go for lava.
how to do factory reset?
gogi bhai plz help me.. had some problems in my A200 it automatically opens choose wallpaper option and browser also open automatically plz tell me factory reset or anything else…
Try factory reset and see.
Can anybody please tell me the max 2G internet speed on celkon A200??
plz its urgent coz m gonna buy this…
plz reply bro given below
please reply any one below query
hi gogi
1. is there any way to install apps n games directly to external sd card in a200
2.can we make confrence cal through it
3. can we update it to jelly bean os plz reply soon
now celkon A200 in just 7500/- best phone in this price range…
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/celkon-a200-black/613153?utm_source=treetxn&utm_campaign=afts
please help me to root my celkon a225
its a superb phone but has less battery backup .by rooting i can increase battery backup.please help me
Visit this site to root your device…
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39160100#post39160100
Celkon a200 vs Xolo a700 ?
Which to pick or kick ?
If you can afford go for A700 or if price difference is not much.
akhtar March 24, 2013 at 4:56 pm
1. what is this 16mb color display in iris 501 and how much celkon a200 is this related to camera quality which gives better pic quality iris 501 , canvas 2 ,celkon a200
2. and can apps n games like ( nfs most wanted ,gta 3 ,nova 3 etc ) directly install in external sd card in celkon a200
3. is there option to install games n apps directly to external sd card or we need to root the celkon a200 cel
4. is tata docomo net 2g/3g workig on celkon a200 plz reply all my ques.
Answers:
1) Dont know anything about 16mb colours but it has ips display with nice and sharp display…no probs, better than a110 i believe and display never matters for the camera quality…also it has 8mp cam not 5mp…
2)yes it can be installed to directly to sd card card..also an option(script is available to swap internal memory to sd card and make sd card as your internal memory
3) answered in 2 nd reply above
4) Yes tata docomo 3g is working on celkonA200 with 3g hspa internet
thanks shrihari
1. bt i dont ask sd card i ask about will apps n games install to directly ( externel sd card ) if yes then how
2. have u chek 2g tata docomo net on a200 wil it work
3. can we make conference call through this cel if yes than how
Does this phone have IPS screen ? Pls tell guys…
Yes it does have…mentioned on the box of the mobile…
1. what is this 16mb color display in iris 501 and how much celkon a200 is this related to camera quality which gives better pic quality iris 501 , canvas 2 ,celkon a200
2. and can apps n games like ( nfs most wanted ,gta 3 ,nova 3 etc ) directly install in external sd card in celkon a200
3. is there option to install games n apps directly to external sd card or we need to root the celkon a200 cel
4. is tata docomo net 2g/3g workig on celkon a200 plz reply all my ques.
Yes to all ur questions …
thanks manish bro bt apps n games not install directly to external sd card what to do plz reply
manish bhai flip cover or any cover like silicone or etc.. are available for this phone??
1. what is this 16mb color display in iris 501 and how much celkon a200 is this related to camera quality which gives better pic quality iris 501 , canvas 2 ,celkon a200
2. and can apps n games like ( nfs most wanted ,gta 3 ,nova 3 etc ) directly install in external sd card in celkon a200
3. is there option to install games n apps directly to external sd card or we need to root the celkon a200 cel
4. is tata domoco net is working on celkon a200 plz reply all my ques.
In Kerala, A200 is 7999. Going to buy next week before april 1. Hope I am doing the right thing. Any suggestions guys.
Sure.. Go ahead it hs the bright display with 217PPI… I am using it for last three months… no issues whatsover.. moreover there are two superb custom ROMs by srihari007 is vailable for Celkon A200 which is just stunning.. I am presently using his Lewa ROM.. cheers.!!!
Sure go for it and you wont regret it….
why should i prefer it over a110 or a116?
has perfectly fitting screen not too big nor too small for playing games or watching movies..fits perfectly in pocket…has 8 mp cam, 1ghz dual core, 512 ram…has powervgx31 gpu…
gogi bro plz reply my below comment
Hi Gogi,
Are both the SIM slots in this phone 3G enabled or only one of them?
Veeru
No.. only slot 1 is 3g capable/enabled..
only one sim has 3g and 2nd one will be in 2g mode..(but both working at same time)
Hi gogi by rooting this phone can we delete preinstalled apps and free up the ram
For Celkon A200 Custom Rom Visit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39160100#post39160100
what is this 16mb color display in iris 501 and how much celkon a200 is this related to camera quality which gives better pic quality iris 501 , canvas 2 ,celkon a200
and can apps n games like ( nfs most wanted ,gta 3 ,nova 3 etc ) directly install in external sd card in celkon a200 reply gogi bro
there is n option to install games n apps directly to external sd card for can we need to root the celkon a200 cel plz reply all my ques.
Hello sir,
plz tell me soon..which one iz d best android phn??Micromax a89 & celkon a97i or any other under 7000?plz sugest me soon..
Hi gogi bhai,
can u plz suggest me a better one between celkon a200 and Lava iris 454 cause after using the velox i want a smart phone also with a bigger screen so plz help me with this.
Hey Som,
I have bought Lava iris 454 on 2nd March this month. Here are pros/cons of it:
Pros:
1. Superb build quality. Anyone who saw this phone, praised it’s build quality. Handset looks very strong and neatly built.
2. IPS LCD screen makes phone work good in sunlight and has good viewing angles.
3. Dual core processor. Processor is pretty good and games like Temple run, Battle Monkeys run pretty smooth.
4. Very good resolution at given price. Its Ppi is better than galaxy grand which costs 21k and Canvas 2.
Cons:
1. 8 MP camera works like 5 MP. This is a negative which you will encounter with almost all budget phones.
2. Accessories not available in market. I was looking for protection cover of it, but couldn’t find it in any shop (i searched like 15-20). Finally settled for rubber case available for Galaxy S3 (with some cuttings required around camera flash and speaker.
I use Galaxy S2 and bought this for my wife (who doesn’t play heavy duty games). Overall, very satisfied with the phone at this given price. It’s a complete VFM product.
hey gogi it support OTG?
Yes…but you need to buy separate adapters..
Hi Gogi,
Thanks for your celkon A200 review which was very useful.
I have bought this mobile based on Greek Ranjith review and i was very much satisfied with the mobile as i am using it from 3 months.
The only disappointment about celkon is i am not able to get accessories like FLIP COVER or Pouch. I have approached almost all local mobile shops and online stores like eBay and flip kart wherein i haven’t got any of the accessories.
So Please let me know where can i get these.
Thanks,
Mahesh Nuli.
Mahesh, this is the issue with many handsets, you do not get flip covers and the general ones are really not that good. I mean the flip cover should be just enough to cover the screen and not increase the phone dimensions.
Thanks for the reply gogi,
Please let me know how can i move my APP to SD card.
I am able to move apps to either from Phone to Internal or from Internal to Phone.
Please please reply me how to move my apps from Phone/Internal Storage to SD Card.
Thanks,
Mahesh Nuli.
Go to the below mentioned website to swap your external sd card as your internal memory..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39160100#post39160100
MMX A87 screen guard fits perfectly and flip cover is not available u can use pull up cover..
Hello,
I would like to buy celkon 200 or byond B63. What is your opinion. Both are 1 month old used set at 6K.
Buy any that you like. Does not matter both have same hardware.
hi gogi plz reply the following
1. i want to know after rooting celkon a200 and than removing the unnessory pre installed apps n games than upto how much amount of ram we can free can we free upto 300 to 350 mb ram
3. how much amount of free ram need to play smoothly nova 3 ,nfs most wanted , asfalt 7 ,gta 3 ,mc 3 etc
3. can it play hd games smoothy without any lags like nova 3 ,nfs most wanted , asfalt 7 ,gta 3 ,mc 3 etc without rooting the cel
4. u have not done any hd gaming vedio review on this cel which i have mentioned above
5.which is better according to u celkon 200 or lava iris 501
plz reply
Even if u don’t root it will smoothly play all the games u listed above.. Even if u have 100 mb free.. ur dual core phone will give u the best performance.. I have tested myself this phone is just superb at memory mgmt. don’t know how but the other phone with same specs lags. but this doesn’t…
and the final one Celkon A200 is better as compared to Lava 501.. first lava is bulky(go if u like big screen) celkon a200 is neither small nor to big it is just perfect size just like Iphones are.. I f u have 1000/- more and want big screen then go for Lava otherwise Celkon A200 is best.. u can try for Celkon A225 also.. cheers!!!!
thank you manish
Akhtar, not sure you will need to check XDA forum for that. Celkon A200 has the same hardware as A110 so it can play all games that A110 can provided there enough internal storage space and / or option to use external sd card as default app install location.
thank you gogi bro
gogi sir pls review about celkon A220 and 225?
Gogi ji.. could u please suggest a good quality hansdfree for celkon A200.. as the one which is provided with the pack is decent but not great.. I tried samsung, LG but they are not compatible even though 3.5 mm. please suggest one which is good quality.. thanks in advance
Try cowon in ear headphones they are really best buy available at snapdeal and flipkart for 700 rs. have ordered 1 pair myself.
I am unable to find cover/case/pouch anywhere for Celkon A200. Please help in case anyone got one.
Yes I got Screen guard as well as pull up cover from local market… There is no exact cover or screen guard available for celkon a200.. u just ask for MMX A90S screen guard and Karbonn A21/A11 flip cover… infact MMX A90S cover as well as screen guard fits just perfectly to Celkon A200.. The high quality screen guard of A90s just provide awesome glossy finish to the screen…. however Celkon is soon going to provide accessories for all of their phone models.. 🙂
Just ask for Micromax A87 screen guard (either Matte/Clear @ Rs. 150-120/- range) See more at:
hi gogi
which is best n trustable to bye celkon a200 flipkart, snapdeal, homeshop which u will prefer plz reply
FlipKart… no doubt… thier replacement policy as well as delivery is unmatched..
Sorry for the dead link above…if the page is not found
search in google or xda or
can visit
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147566
Thanks to u so much…. I am eagerly waiting for ur developments… All the Best 🙂
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147566
visit the above thread for rooting and a cwm for celkon a200
Please review Celkon A27
Gogi bro plz reply What is the price of celkon a200 at local shop ,where i can get this for 8000 or less flip kart increases price 550 , this it is not available in my area.
Try mobile91.com .. u may get it for less…
Snapdeal.com offering it for 8099/- u can use promo code mob100 and get additional 100/- off… so it will cost u 8000/- this it the least price u can get for celkon a200
thanks manish bro
What is the price of celkon a200 at local shop ,where i can get this for 8000 or less than this it is not available in my area plz reply
Hi.. gogi ji .. any news u have about development of celkon a200 in XDA forums or the phone getting jelly bean update in near future.. pl. reply
Flipkart has increased the price of Celkon A200 by Rs. 550/-.. earlier I got it for Rs. 7,999/-… on 29-01-2013..
Gogiji, by any chance do u know where I can get a flip cover for celkon a200… Ur help is always appreciated… Cheers…
Oh sorry I just got my answer in the previous comments…..
Did u get the cover.. ?? from where..? I want one.. pl. reply
No I m still looking for a cover
Sir g. I am gme lover. So, i want to know that, can i play nfs most wanted, nfs hot pursuit,asphalt 7,6,nova 3, etc. Hd games on this phone ?
yes….. very smoothly…