Karbonn A1+ (plus) is an upgraded version of the Karbonn A1. The A1 plus is a dual SIM Android 2.3.6 phone with 3MP camera, 2G connectivity and powered by a 1GHz processor. The handset comes for an attractive price of Rs. 4,250 cheaper than the Ninja 3.
When compared with Ninja 3 the Karbonn A1+ features are almost identical. Now why is the A1+ cheaper than A57? Well because there is no 3G support only EDGE / GPRS is supported. And since the handset supports only the 2G network you can use EDGE / GPRS from any of the 2 SIM slot. Moreover the A1+ also competes with the Micromax Smarty A25.
Design, Processor, OS and Memory
The box pack does look attractive. It contains the handset, battery, earphones (cheap ones as usual), USB to Micro USB cable, Battery charger, User manual and warranty card. The SAR level mention on the box pack is 0.663 watt/kg.
The handset has got a pretty decent look with 3 touch sensitive buttons at the bottom. The capacitive touchscreen display is of 3.5 inches, same as on the Ninja 3 with a resolution of 480×320 pixels.
The handset is powered by a 1GHz processor (Spreadtrum SP6820A 1GHz) the GPU is Mali 300. The A1+ runs on Android 2.3.6 OS and the RAM is 256MB (105MB used and 126MB Free).
The handset is smaller in size but not as small as the Micromax A25. The screen is 3.5 inches the side are with colour combination glossy white / silver. The rear side is glossy white. The handset does look bulky and is not at all slim. The built quality is good, looks sturdy.
Connectivity
Only 2G networks are supported, so if you are heavily dependent on the net, you should seriously avoid this phone, unless you have no issues surfing over a 2G network. There is Wi-Fi with hotspot support, a micro USB port that again can be used for sharing net (Tethering), Bluetooth and 3.5mm audio jack. There is no built in GPS.
3MP Camera
The camera is 3 megapixel fixed focus with video recording in VGA mode. There is front facing VGA camera that can be used for video calling via skype using Wi-Fi.
Performance
Expect the Karbonn A1+ to perform as well as the Ninja 3. The memory I guess will be low so you need proper management to get the most out of it. It’ a low cost device, don’t expect too much out of it and this is especially not for heavy gamers.
Marathon Battery
A 1500 mAh battery powers this phone. The mAh capacity is a little more (100) than on Ninja 3. The handset will easily last for over a day of heavy usage.
Review
I handset is good for users who will be downloading limited apps and games. I find the Micromax A25 much better than the A1+. The Hardware on A1+ is SP6820A with mail 300 GPU (1 core) which not so powerful.
The handset could not install quadrant and antutu and many more commonly used benchmarking tools, the reason – the app is not compatible with the version even though it runs on Android 2.3.6. Gingerbread OS.
Games
I could install Angry birds game but it lagged at that too in the initial stage. I could install Temple run but it failed to run, the screen would just freeze. I think there will be compatibility issues with other apps and games.
Movies/Sound
The sound is loud and good quality. I could not play AVI files, MP4 files did play. This handset cannot play high quality media files, you will need to convert to suitable resolution.
There is Gsensor, proximity and light. I lost interest in this handset as soon as I saw that the benchmark apps are not compatible. Overall a very disappointing handset, Micromax A25 is much better.
Karbonn A1+ key features and Specifications
- 1GHz (Spreadtrum SP6820A 1GHz with Mali 300 GPU). Dual SIM.
- 256MB RAM, internal storage 165MB Free and micro SD card slot.
- Android 2.3.6 OS.
- 3.5 inch HVGA (480×320 pixels) with 2 point multi touch.
- 3 MP camera without flash + front VGA camera.
- 2G (EDGE/GPRS), Wi-Fi (Hotspot), micro USB (Tethering), Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5 mm jack.
- Sensors : G-Sensor, light and Proximity sensor.
- SNS ready, pre-installed apps / TV channel apps and access to Google Play.
- Marathon battery of 1500 mAh capacity with (heavy) usage time of over 1 day.
Karbonn A1+ v/s Ninja 3 – the difference
| A1+ | A57 |
| 2G | 3G |
| 1500 mAh | 1400 mAh |
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Karbonn A1+ unboxing and review
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i am using this phone since 1.5 yrs, nowadays, it always asks for force close while opening some apps like fb messanger, gallery, play store, etc. google service framework gets always unexpectedly stopped, i hav reset this to get the solution but the same problem is repeated hate, is there any solution?
this phone is very good compare with galaxy,micromax bolt,and some phones,after rooting this phone run on high speed i like this phone very much it runs templerun1,2,oz and subway surfers without lagging its very useful for me after using chainfire 3d app it requires root
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The Karbonn A1+ is a horrible mobile to buy. Those consumers who are looking for a budget phone, kindly do not go in for any Karbonn products as they have very bad after sales service as well.
Please pay a little more and buy a Samsung or Nokia. Much more better than Karbonn. Infact even Micromax is a better option compared to Karbonn as they do provide a fair customer service.
gogi sir , does it have gps ?
could you please anyone tell me which android mobile is better under 4000? what about iball andi 3.5i ?
max,
Pay a little more and go for Samsung or Micromax if you want an android. If you go for Karbonn A1+ you will regret it. Kindly take this word of advice as a caution because I did the same mistake going in for a budget phone and it is nothing but a complete headache.
Hope this helps you in your purchase
Rgds
what is the program you used to see the GPU
Install Quadrant benchmark, then go to system settings, or you can also use Antutu benchmark.
it is good mobile under 4000 rs it support, angry birds, raging thunder 2 (lag),some low grafic game.yes slow internet experience.
Mere mobile main me online TV nahi play nahi hota hai….. jab main ishe chalu karta ho to Play error aata hai or ishka software bhi update nahi hota hai koi meri help kar sakta hai kya?
because of slow internet speed u can’t watch tv on any TV app.use wifi with other app
sir i m having karbonn a1+
it lags nd get hang at sumplaces.
how can i increase its ram…
How is touch of this mobile?
How I connect a1+ plus to pc for net
plz ans plz replay
plz sir
send me mail
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go setting–>wireless and network–. tethering and portable hotspot, then connect your mobile via usb cable to pc and then let drive install( it will get automatically install) once they installed USB tethering option will get highlighted click on then that and enjoy the surfing
where i will find my sim service like reliance/vodafone
i bought karbonn a1+.
nice phone.
i face problem app downloading done but not install.
during install mssage path invalid app.
LIVE TV also not working and show play error. sir please solve my problem and send me solution on my email.
i had succesfully rooted my a1+ with z4root .not facing any prblm except the phone is heating up on playing some high graphics games.
Unlock button does not working properly
Which is best mobile phone
karbonn a1+ or Lava Iris350
is net speed is slow of karbonn a1+
plzz reply
hey guys can any1 tell me what is root phone ?? and how it works ?? what is root ??
z4root didn’t work. any other ways to root a1+ are device driver available ?
try again. correctly because my a1+ rooted with help of z4root
first of all use opera mini for fast speed with vodafone 2g service if you are suffering from slow internet speed in a1+
How to root karbonn a1+ z4 root is not working. Plz help…..thanks in advance
hello gogi sir ..i bought this phone yesterday …pretty good phone ..but m lil bit disappoint about ram ..when i start this phone ..i saw only 50 MB ram free …touch is cool ..sound is awsum but camera is not that good …sir i need ur help.. actually many of d apps are not working i downloaded talking tom prom my pc ..not working 🙁 🙁 temple run also not working …fruit ninja ..doodle jump ..moto race ..subway suffer …can u suggest me something ..sir plzz rpl must ..i posted a comment before 2 moths ago ..no one rply me
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gogi sir plzz rpl ..i need ur help ..many of apps r not working ..and net connection is too slow …sir suggest somthing …
mali 300 is a poor kind of gpu
this gpu is not working smothly on high graphics games like temple run and some games
i bought karbonn a1+.
nice phone.
i face problem app downloading done but not install.
during install mssage path invalid app.
LIVE TV also not working.
it shows play error.sir , pls help me .
how can i see live tv & download games and other application.
I bought a1+ .nice phone.
I face problem
app download from play store but not installl.
Show invalid data during installation
live tv also not working.
it show playing error.
sir pls help me
Hey, anyone tried different headphones on this phone? I tried couple of headphones but they doesn’t suit this phone, so pls suggest me good quality which are suitable for this.
use pweramp app for listening music and nokia ear phones
i want to take micromax smarty a25 and i am confused between a1 plus so help me what one i want to take
Sir..plz upload video of kabonn smart A2!!
dear sir,
recently have bought a1+, it is working nice for me, my question is, what is the setting for downloading a particular application it will download to the sd card directly.
thanks,
sanjoy
Hi gogi i want to buy an android mobile can I buy karbonn a1+ or celkon a85 or micromax a25?
Buy karbonn smart a2 🙂
Hiii!!! guyzzz i want to take karbonn A1 plus or micromax A25 which one is better in camera and internet???? please tell me??
net very slow in karbonn A1+
hi gogi,
i have karbonn a1+ mobile in which i am not able to connect internet. i have added acess points also but it is not working. guide me please.
im using this mobile …may i know how to find the pin2 number..i have called to the service provider..but no response….they dont have itseems…may i know whether i can update my OS??
Can u tell which which earphones are best for Karbon A1+
Hi…ANKUR you are using karboon A1+ please tell Me how is online watching video speed and we can do video calling . This mob. Gud ya bed for online video and video calling ?
Hi Om actually I haven’t tried that since video calling requires wifi and skype software I read the reviews before downloading it had terms as it didn’t allow screen lock which I didn’t accept moreover wifi was not available in my area perhaps you must read other comments or reviews.
I want to buy a new android cell phone with price between 4000 to 6000 the required features are it shud have 3g,long battery life,video calling,as well as gps,and also a durable and long lasting screen please take into notice that i am apps lover and terrific gamer I already have a karbonn A1+ and i am regretting only becoz it does not have 3g plz plz help me i do not want micromax ninja 3 a57 or a54 bcoz i have heard from my friends that it does not have long battery life.plz tell me about micromax also is it true that it does not have a long battery life?
Hi gogi.i want to buy low bufget android for me.whats good choice between Karbonn a1+ and Byond B50.hows music performance in both?and who has gps in phone?is byond has light sensor?so plz tell me i read review of karbonn a1+.hows camera performance?plz give me suggestion.have u byond b50 also?plz plz reply me fast.
Can we install clockwork recovery mod reply fast?
Friends tell me karbonn a1+ music playback battery backup. My phone not playing songs more than 3 hours. I thing any problem in my mobile batter. My mobile now in warranty.
Does this mobile support edge or not bcoz net speed is very slow.
HI,
iam using dis phone fa past 1 week. while playing songs its getting paused..can yu help me out in sorting out the issue
hey plzzzz help me my karbonn a1+ stock browser not login to facebook . . . .i m open fb then enter id…but now click login button then stock browser close 🙁 only work opera and ucweb
I also face this if u find any way to avoid pls tell me