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.
Image Gallery
Celkon A200 unboxing and review video
720p video sample shot using Celkon A200
And another thing i want to ask is that is there LED notification for new SMS or missed calls?
No there is no LED notification on this phone.
Which phone should i go for.. A200 or Iris 501? I think Iris 501 have better camera. But is there much of a difference between image quality and over all performance of the phone?
Its same but 501 is with bigger screen if you can afford go with Iris 501.
Go for karbonn a9+ because it has well customer support then that of celkon as far as the processor is concerned it don’t matter much because both use 45nm technology it doesn’t matter whether it is cortex a9 or a5.a9+ the only reason that a110 and celkon get better quadrant and antutu score becasue of slightly better gpu.
Xolo a500 is best choice.
Thanks gogi bro is there scratch resistant screen guard n flip cover is available for this cell.
Hi, just visit a local store and you will get the screen guard, not sure about flip cover.
thanks a lt gogi sir ,now i am happy with your website as it is user friendly,i have two doubts in general…..
*how to transfer an app from phone to pc or any other android mobile..
*u mentioned in karbonn a11 video that it was 77 mb for 57 secs but in youtube i saw that in 720p resolution it was only 24.3 mb ,can you pls tell how you reduced the size of the video…..sir
thanks in advance and sry as i am asking u lots of question ………sry sir,thnx sir
which one is best karbonn a9+ or celkon a200. I planned to buy karbonn a9+ before viewing your review. but now i am in confusion,. please tell me, which one is best
Go with Celkon A200… It’s better than Karbonn A9+ in almost all features…
Gogi sir can we pause video while recording in this phone?
Nandu, yes you can check the sample 720p video you can see I have used pause mode, to shoot different subject.
I planned to buy karbonn a9 plus before viewing your review of celkon a200. now i am in confusion to select the mobile. which one is best karbonn a9 plus or celkon a200. please tell me. we can play HD games and HD video in karbonn a9 plus. what about celkon a200. please tell me , which one should i buy.
Aksay …what about battery and camera performance.
Sir, I want to know one this, Is Celkon A200 support usb tethering. Often I need to Browse internet thru my PC. Thanks in advance
Please check the video review.
Gogi bro please tell me which is the best dual core phone under 10k with best features
Hi Gogi,
Is celkon A200 quad band 2G? The website claims so, but want to confirm from the box pack if you still have it. Please help. If its quad band I am planning to buy it.
Thanks,
Ravi
Ravi, check the video review at 2:55 time till 2:60.
Thanks gogi. That helps a lot.
-Ravi
gogi bro i want to know the screen guard which is already come on the celkon a200 cel is scrach resistant or is there need to purchase scrach resistant screen guard for this plz tel
Want to buy phone at 7000 rupees please tell me videocon A30 or celkon A200 videocon A30 is available on http://www.snapdeal.com/product/videocon-a30-white/607622?pos=7;234#ReviewHeader so please review it sir. Eagerly waiting for your reply
Yogesh go with Celkon A200 its like a mini A110.
Yes… sure.. I decided to go for it after GOGI ji commented and now I am a happy and fully satisfied owner of Celkon A200.. just go for it blindfold u will not regret.. Its a powerfull device.. read my review on flipkart http://www.flipkart.com/celkon-a200/product-reviews/ITMDGZHHUCW3KYVK?pid=MOBDGZJ8TF85RTGZ
Hi gogi bro i want to know that does this phone come with scratch resistant screen guard or we have to purchase separately?
Please check the review video unboxing you will know the content in the box.
Thanks gogi but the screen guard which on the celkon a200 cell is scratch resistant or we need to purchase it.
The one that is factory fitted is not scratch resistant. Every handset today come with users have to remove. It just protects the screen until the users starts using the phone. In fact some users prefer to keep it on.
Thanks gogi bro is there scratch resistant screen guard available for this cell.
It has a company fitted screen protector.. only u have to get a carry case for any 4.3″ device which is easily available for under Rs. 200/- on ebay or at local shop..
Sir, can you tell me celkon a200 support hd games, i mean its capable to play a more hd game compare with karbonn a11.
The hardware is more powerful than A11 so it play some games that A11 can’t.
Hey gogi why dont u give us a gaming video of celkon a200.ok but it will make ur website better than igyaan.in please bro try it.100% it will 2000 view at in1st 3 hours.
Hi most of the handsets that I get, I need to return back within few hours. Also I do gaming reviews if the hardware is different. A200 is with same hardware as seen on A110 so no use doing the gaming review we know the hardware is capable of and all depends on the memory and how the internal space is allocated.
Mr Gogi, I’m planning to take Celkon A200 and want know two things about it before buying:
(a) If I’m working on internet, will it take incoming calls from the same SIM or respond as busy?
(b) Does it have auto rotation of screen to landscape, specially while accessing PDF documents.
(c) From where will I get PC suite for this set ?
(d) Can it be used as a modem to access internet in PC ?
Arun,
a) its the same hardware as on A110, I did not check this but it worked on A110 i.e. you can surf and call on the same SIM 1 with 3G.
b) Yes.
c) No need for a suite you can sync with your google account. You can also search Google play for suite app.
d) Yes.
Yea..It can receive call while on a sim which is being used for accessing internet data..
Does it have a bsi sensor?
Gogi,
Plz let me know whether native video calling is supported or not in celkon a200..
Skype.. 3G video calling and Gtalk voice calling fully supported…
Just half an hour ago i purchased this handset!! i’m lovin it!! All thnx to gogi and his reviews, please keep up the good work bro.. And i would be glad to answer any questions regarding this phone to anybody in confusion 🙂
Does it have a bsi sensor ??
Hi akshay kankanmeli can u tel me
1. what is the battery backup will it go for 1 full day.
2. if play games say 2 hrs ,surfing net 3 to 4 hrs ,making cal 4 5 calls will battery full drain or will it go for a day.
3. can this play hd games like mc3 ,gta 3 ,nfs most wanted ,ashalt 7 etc.
3. have you checked the camera as gogi said this phone support 8mp camera in the setting u can change to 8mp.
4. how is the touch response is there any lags in this cell.
5. how is the sound quality,is cal in speaker is loud.
plz bro tel me as soon as possible i want to purchase this cell.
bro plz reply i want to bye this phone
1) Battery will last for more than a day
2) Yes.. there will still be 10-15% battery juice available.
3) It can play Temple Run, MC3, GTA, NFS and even shadow Run (3D) even more quite smoothly..
4) Yes the camera is capable of clicking 8MP snaps.. GOGI ji ir right.
5) Butter smooth touches and silky response no lags 🙂 I have 100+ apps and many games..
6) Loud and clear no issues..
Just go and get it … I have got one.. 🙂
Thanks bro for your reply.
hi akhtar,
1. Battery backup is easily over a day!!
2. Since i have bought the phone, i have not kept it down, continuously playing games surfing net and playing music in the background as well, and with all these it came easily for over a day 🙂
3. I haven’t tested those games yet 🙁 but temple run 2 and other graphics intensive games run well due to awesome openGL support.
4. No lag as such with default launcher…
5. Yup the loud speaker is sufficiently loud, its not an overkill like micromax phones, the lows and highs of bass and treble are adequate…
Overall, a good phone, close ur eyes and buy it!!
How is the music quality using ear phones. I am a music lover. Does it have graphic equalizer.
Just use PowerAmp from google play for enhancement .. default music player wont give u effects… the earphone are of decent quality and not awesome..
Is it getting heated up while talking like micromax a89?
how is this phone, does this phone heats on using or not.
as heating is major problem in local phones, and how is the touch is it good or not. does whats app work on it or not.
G sensor is available in this phone…?
Yes..
Yes it is available, infact this phone has almost all sensors… some of those sensors are missing on micromax!!
A110 even doesn’t have a ambient light sensor, this phone has all sensors.
I am very much interested buying this phone.one thing i want to ask about it is its camera is its camera comparable to that mmx a110 I mean since they both have the same chipsets and a110 camera is like 5mp(although they claim it to be 8mp celkon could do the same but they didn’t)or its camera more like 3mp? so does it have a decent camera?
Kamal please check the review video and sample images.
Camera is 8MP as good as MMX A110
Manish will it get jb?and what about celkon service center?
Hello Gogi,
Please can you confirm which one I can purches:
1>Videocon A30
2>XOLO A500
3>CELKON A200
Not sure about A30 I have done review on A200 it is good I might get the A500 tomorrow, not sure and I don’t want to make any promises but if I get Xolo A500 I will have the review ready.
Hi. Gogi
can u pls suggest me a phone with 4 to 4.5 inch ips lcd screen, and ics, good battery backup and good looking phone.
Celkon A200.. no doubt 🙂
Hello Gogi,
You’ve also been doing great stuff. Can you share if:
x- Does phone have USB OTG (On the go) enabled? Some OEM prevent it, though USB 2 and 3 have it.
y- USB 2 and 3 may have differing functionality in usage as USB OTG. This phone may have USB 2.0. What USB OTG relevant features won’t be available on this phone?
z- Does it have Indian language fonts like Shruti? Is there any way one can install it via any app?
Cmon Gogi USB OTG is a really helpful feature. Include it in ur reviews. Pls
Gogi, could you please include in your review following.
1. Whether phone is compatible to connect to a car speakers for handsfree talking using 3.5 mm audio jack and other person hears you as well.
2. Quality if the accessories which includes type of headphones and its built quality and quality of music played.
Thanks
Pradyumna
hi Pradyumna,
1. yes this functionality is available, as i myself use this feature…
2. headphones are not the best of quality just like all other Indian brands, if u need to enjoy music then u better buy a different set of headphones, but they r sufficient for daily use…
Another low cost dual core handset shows up.
This time its lava A500 with Dual core Qualcomm Krait processor and Adreno 203 GPU.
http://www.flipkart.com/xolo-a500/p/itmdhdwzczf4pmqq?pid=MOBDHDWXQJYREHTV&ref=9dfb7e79-7e73-4425-a788-a7439f177881
Gogi have you changed your review style as you did not mention the benchmark scores anywhere in this article.
Sayan, oops sorry I seem to have forgotten to add am updating now.
The battery drains out very fast. Done atleast 10 deep discharging n Full recharging but battery performance did not increase.
While charging the screen touch behave erratically., camera quality is average. Screen gurad is scratch prone, which is visible on sleep mode. . No accessories like extra battery, cover etc. are available in the market. But good value for money. Videocon A30 is not yet available in the market.. So this must be the lowest price dual core handset right now.
Gogi, please suggest one good handset at around 6k, I am little confused because of the negative replies for karbon a15,that some pieces going dead aftr 7-8 days
of purchase,in that case it will be really disappointing. So please suggest one piece worth buying at 6k also which will last long for atleast 1 year…
Your suggestion will b final.
Gogi when will you review videocon a30 you said that it will be till 17th jan?
Sorry Varun, I did not get the handset from flipkart (order cancelled) so dropped the idea. Will see if I can get it in a store as no use blocking money on online sites when they don’t have the handset.
Please apprise when Samsung EVAN DUOS c3782 arrive in Delhi and at what price?
Gogi sir i am big fan of you but you have not answer my any question till now.
Pls help me…! I dnt know where to post these comment thatswhy i am posting in this section.
sir 2morrow i want to buy a phone for my father pls tell me which is good option under rs 2000 to hardly 2300/- (any touchscreen or Qworty keypad,music,radio)
Sir i want to buy latest tab with 3g simslot upto price of 12000. Please suggest some options. Thanks in advance.
Hi gogi,
can you suggest which one to buy for my 1st smartphone.
i’m confused between celkon a200 or karbonn a21 or lava iris 501 or micromax a110??
fyi:-for me 4.3-5 size is okay..
Go with Celkon.
Bro Karbonn a15 will be better or This one? Pl Help bro
This is definitely better as its dual core, Karbonn A15 is single core.
Thanks my bro. Is it a trustable Phone?? Plz reply
Yes http://www.celkonmobiles.com/
you can also check http://www.celkonmobiles.com/?_a=celkonCare for service center near your location.
Thanks so much bro. Just waiting for the price to drop 😛
Hello Gogi,
I must say with almost same features plus additional Sensors and smaller size[many feel 5” is too big] and with price 2K less than the MMX A110, can I say this is better deal ?
Yes it is.
hii gogi which is the best? karbonn mobile or celkon mobile..
The celkon A200 is a good phone.
Hii Gogi, I have Heard That Its Camera is Not So Good It Capture Images in Very-Very Dark colour, So Have yo experienced it and then only You have Changed The Setting of hue ??
I wanna ask you again what is orientation Sensor?
The orientation Sensor detects the orientation i.e when the handset is tiled so it will change the display accordingly, you can hold the handset as you like and the display will adjust. gogi.
Shashank, pls check the review video and the same images. Did not see any dark colours but if its there just increase the exposure setting.
Gogi pls help me, as I need to buy any one handset of these
1. Videocon a30
2. Xolo a700 or
3. Celkon a200.
if you going to make review of videocon a30 within three days, I can wait and buy after your opinion. Pls reply….
Balaji, not possible to do a videocon a30 review soon also not sure if I will. The celkon A200 looks like a good option though. In case I get the videocon A30 it will be on the site, but for now it looks unlikely.
Hey gogi videocon a30 is back in stock at flipkart at rs. 7700 , &at naaptol at below rs. 7000. Just review it ASAP.
Gogi,
Is there any time to post the benchmark result of this phone?
Hi I have updated.
Gogi sir, just would like to bring to yr notice that in all yr reviews u use to write expect for except , hoping for the forth coming reviews u’ll correct it . Regards.
Goldbian, thanks for pointing out, I apologize for the error I have corrected and will look out for this specific word.
hi gogi, how is the celkon’s customer support? there are so many good options . very difficult to choose particular one..
Hi gogi, New to your website, really a good job done by you, Because you review those phones which are low-budget and easy on our pockets, shopkeepers don’t give demos for that phones. I am eagerly waiting for your review for Byond B63 as its a Gorgeous looking phone same like HTC one X.
What about html5? Is it html5 enabled…co’z there is no more support from adobe 4 flash plug in. So how video streaming possible? Would u explain it?
Dear sir
I wish to buy my first smart phone .please suggest me which one is good MMX90s,Celkon A200,Videocon A30.
Thanks & Regards
Hi Ajay,
Go for Celkon A200, this is a great phone, the UI is smoothest, it is bang of bucks.
I have been using this phone for a month or so now.
Only i wish it could have >=2000mh battery.
It is the 2nd best phone under 20K (LG Optimus L9 is the best)
Gaurav, just a question do you hear vibrating sound (the in call speaker) when on phone?
No Gogi ji, I do not have any issues with the in call speaker. I think the issue you faced is with the review unit due to miss handling of the device before it got delivered to you.
Thanks Gaurav for the clarification.
Sir, do they have proper service centres and what about ppi, my guess around 217 love to know the correct one from your side.
Vikas, ppi is 217 and you can check support center here http://www.celkonmobiles.com/?_a=celkonCare
Dear Gogi Sir,
Kindly let me know which is best between the below mentioned phone
KARBONN A15
VIDEOCON A30
KARBONN A11
CELKON A200
I have to buy, which one do u suggest out the four mentioned above
Rajesh of the list A30 and A200 are dual core you can do for either of these.
Please compare a30 and a200 also or atleast give an opinion
Anand I have not checked the videocon A30 yet.
Gogi , plz review Videocon a30. Now its available on Flipkart with delivery in 2-3 business days.
Videocon A30 has 50-80 MB of free RAM.
Oh in that case Celkon A200 seems better.
Are you going do a review of videocon a30?
Suvra, I was planning to buy it but did not get it from Flipkart instead got the Karbonn ST8 tab, I will now wait for a review unit of A30, cause the next handset I will spend money on will be the Micromax A116.
Actually, Anand this Celkon A200 is clearly better than Videocon A30.
Consider the following points:
* Dual core Cortex A9 Processor (better than Dual core A5 Processor in A30)
* GPU: PowerVR SGX531 (Adreno 203 in A30, which is weaker)
* IPS Display (Non-IPS Display)
* 8 MP Camera (5 MP Camera in A30)
* Better design & build quality than A30 (The Celkon A200 looks like Google Nexus4).
It can support gta vice city nova3 and other hd games