Karbonn too have launched their version of quad core called the Karbonn S1 Titanium. This handset runs on Jelly Bean OS, comes powered by 1.2GHz quad core processor and supports dual SIM. The handset is priced at Rs. 10,990 as of now, seems like Karbonn have reduced the cost from 12,999.
The Karbonn S1 Titanium model is now listed on the Karbonn Mobiles website and it seems they are still updating as specifications are still not filled in. But the good news is we have two quad cores waiting to be launched.
Micromax were the first to announce the Micromax A116 and now we have another competitor the Karbonn with its S1 Titanium model. Not much of the details are revealed on the Karbonn site as of now.
But here is what is mentioned. The S1 Titanium handset looks different from the A116 with 4 dedicated buttons on the front side. The CPU is 1GHz quad core for smoother operations. The handset runs on Jelly Bean OS and the screen is with qHD resolution. A 1600 mAh battery powers the handset. The screen size is not disclosed yet but looking at the battery mAh it could be 4.3 or 4.5 inches.
Other features included are 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack and micro USB port. There is a 5MP rear camera with Auto focus and led flash plus a front VGA camera for video calling. It’s a dual SIM handset and memory details are not known but probably with 1GB RAM.
Visit the Karbonn Mobiles site (click here) for more on the S1 Titanium. I will update the specs as soon as they are updated on the Karbonn website. The handset is with a lower spec like 5MP camera, lower battery mAh and probably with a smaller screen size. The handset is priced at Rs. 12,999 and is cheaper than than the Micromax A116.
Karbonn S1 Titanium key features and Specifications
- Quad core @ 1.2GHz (Qualcomm processor).
- 4.48 inch capacitive touchscreen with 960×640 pixels resolution.
- 5MP Auto focus camera with LED.
- 9.25mm thickness (66×134.6×9.25mm).
- RAM 1GB, 4GB internal storage and micro SD slot.
- 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and 3.5 mm audio jack.
- 1600 mAh battery with 4 hours talktime and over a week of standby time.
may i know if we compare to two smart phone 1) Karboon S1 Titanium
& 2) Micromax canvas lite A92 which is better to purchase..?
Hey Gogi, can you send me the link for the review of Karbonn S1
I have to suggest a friend, I trust your reviews
Gyan, you can use the search box on the side bar (top) to find any article. Here is the link http://www.gogi.in/karbonn-s1-titanium-review.html
I bought 3 days before very nice phone its like a IPhone very slim.
No magnetic sensor 🙁 campus and magnetic field detection will not work.
Camera:
Good quality ok
Features:
Very Nice. very smooth while playing temple run and subway surf.
Battery drains fast while using 2G/3G browsing…
Over All ok.
how long will the review be up…gogi sir
For benchmark scores of this phone,visit s5 titanium page of this site in comments section..(by me)
review is out in tech2 qualcomm quad core CPU cortex a5 45nm fabrication with adreno 203 gpu video playback upto 720p. so basically a quad core that can’t play HD games n full HD videos
qualcomm budget soc sucks
hey hey……check the review on technodify….they say nfs mw runs very well….and I dnt think nyne wants to play only 1080p videos…we can manage with 720p……
Parth, S1 review coming up today.
Gogi,
Any idea whats the GPU that is being used in Karbonn S1? Not able to find it over the net whether they have a GPU in place at all…..
Hey guys, Karbonn Titanium S1 (Black) is available now for preorder on flipkart at Rs. 10290.
So, who is going to preorder this.
karbonn s1 listed on flipkart in coming soon section….it means it will come soon!!!
As we all know Soc on the phone is the heart of the phone
And many ppl will agree on the fact tht Qualcomm chipset are way n way better
than mediatek chipset n ARM cortex5 consumes lesser power .. karbon is like HTC giving u reliable product always n mmx is like samsung whooing ppl with inflated goodies which are useless … If u compare the designs karbon makes handsets tht reflects HTC in it n mmx copies Samsung qualcom is internationally recognised soc makers so mind it thier product will be rugged n durable rather than mediatek cheap soc …. Karbon will be clear winner in terms of reliablity n price .. but..the shrood mmx will hogg the limelight thru thier marketing policy….
yup i agree wid u…
when will u put up the review gogi sir…i am eagerly waititng for it….ps reply asap
gogi sir
please make a video of S1Titanium………..as soon as you can
MSM8625Q is the processor name for titanium s1…
but a116’s quad core mtk6589 clearly beats msm8625q……
check the comparison of the processors at:
http://gizbeat.com/836/mtk-mt6588-mtk6588-vs-qualcomms-msm8225q-and-msm8625q-quick-post-part-1/
so paying almost 2k more u get a power packed phone dan a phonw with outdated msm8625q launched in 2008
hey bro,
i want to buy a mobile phone, around 12k(prefferably micromax or karbonn), good cpu as well as gpu…
Please guide me what to buy or tell me some new super cool mobiles yet to be released so that i could wait some more time
Can you provide me view on KARBON TITANIUM.
Hi Gogi bro, I happened read benchmark results and comparison details of Mediatek’s quad core and Qualcomm’s dual core processor on engadget. They say MTK’s quad core is slightly faster than Qcom’s dual core. If that’s true, Isn’t Qcom’s this quad core processor used in Titanium S1 way far better than MTK’s quadcore ? But everything looks amazing on Canvas HD. Any idea of model number of Qcom processor used in Titanium S1?
msm8225q
Karbonn S1 is a competitor to MMX a110 not to mmx a116. Karbonn will launch it’s another quad core phone(around rs.12990) that will surely competitor to mmx a116 and will be winner against it. Because all know karbonn gives better build quality and performance , better service and best of best the phone’s look.If ur smartphone doesn’t have these quality, then u have wasted ur money.
Hello Gogi,
Quick Question n Help!
Would any of these large screen phones can be connected to my HDTV ?
Karbonn S1 or
Micromax Canvas 2 HD or
Samsung Grand (though this is costly than above)
I would like to know atleast if any of them have the MHL kind of option where the MicroSD port can transmit out to HDMI which can be connected to a HD TV!
Connecting and Playing directly from the phone/tablet is very essential feature (atleast i need now),
Any pointers would be grateful..
I am going to wait till june for a cheaper quad core phone for my birthday. What do you think gogi bro should I or shouldn’t?
Divya, it will better to wait as we are seeing a lot of handsets being launched. Quad core could get a little cheaper but again there are different chipset being used so there will be the price difference.
I want to know is it better to buy karbon smart titanium s1 or the iball andi 4.5q
gogi does lava irish 501 and xolo a800 compatible with adobe flash
Gogi…tell me something about these brands like Karboon, Micromax and Lava Android phone. Can we really trust on them ? like we do Nokia and Samsung… Like I am looking for an Android mobile which gives me lot of 3D games options, movies option and push mail.. but I want to spend my money on an option where I can use that mobile for atleast one year without any stupid problems.. Please advice.
Best part of karbon is,you can install hd games of 2gb directly to external memory card, no rooting footing required, memory prob solved.
I have one suggestion can you create a page with table listing all the recently launched cell phones with information like, brand name, size, ram, processor, os, price(launched and current), battery, resolution etc so that it is easy to compare and remember.
There should be a dedicated link in home page and page should be updated regularly.
If it is MSM8625Q then gpu should be adreno 230 as per http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/s4/specs, then why this is adreno 203?
Canvas HD for 12999/-
karbonn says quad core phone they are all joking the gpu is anderno 203 which is even not powerful as power vr sgx531 what a waste!!!!add 2 buks more and buy micromax a116 which gpu is 3 time powerful as compare to anderno 203 hahahaha quad core karbonn
Aashu, are u sure?
Spice is planning to sell their dual core droid at 13999. Atleast you get a quad core droid at 10990₹
Hey Gogi.
please tell which is better processor:-
Qualcomm or(vs) mediatek….
please please reply SiR?
Hard to say until a performance test.
Gogi, looking at the thing that most of the specs are out now & especially looking at the attractive price tag of 11k, I strongly think that you should have a seperate post on this.
From where did you get this information dude?
Karbonn still sticking with the Qualcomm SoC.
This time it’s MSM8625Q, a quad-core Cortex A5 Processor (It’s the quad-core version of MSM8625, the same SoC used in Karbonn A21 & A9+).
And, the GPU is still Adreno 203, which isn’t even as powerful as PowerVR SGX531.
Camera, 5 MP: disappointing.
Battery, 1600 mAh: disappointing.
Looks: Amazing.
But, soon prices will drop, and at around Rs. 9500, it’d be a good buy.
Gogi , price is updated as 10990 rs. on Karbonn mobile website of karbonn s1 titanium…….awaiting ur detail review & benchmark scoring……
Its for 11k only
Gogi update the price karbonn s1 has been launched for 10990.
gogi man price is rs 10990 only on official site . Qualcomm MSM8225Q Quad-core processor clocked at 1.2Ghz, gpu is Adreno 203 , LPDDR2 Ram
Hi, the price has been dropped its 10,990 nw….
Processor is quadcore qualcomn snapdragon.
its price only 10999/- .
karbonn s1 is launched at 10990 terrific nah also i have some friends at micromax who are saying that micromax a116 will be launched at 12990
Price is more attractive @10,990/-
Hi Gogi Sir ,
In ur opinion What will be The Best Choice
Karboon S1
( 1gb ram , Quad Core 1.2ghz , 5mp Camera , 1600 mhz Battery , 4.5 inch qHD …. etc etc )
Or
Micromax 116
what should we choose .
should we wait for any other Quad Core Phone , As per heating market for Quad Core phones……
And Gog Sir plz let me Know that Worlds Best Phone “LG Nexus 4” will launch in India or not , If yes then what will be The Price
Of the A hard choice I would want to check the benchmark scores as both are with different hardware.
Am I dreaming? KARBONN website shows up the price as INR 10990 …
Karbonn Smart Titanium 1 with 4.5-inch display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 10990
Ram is 1 GB, 5mp camera.
Now its for Rs 10999 !!
It uses MSM8625Q . adreno 203
Price updated as Rs.10,990 on karbonn website.
Its now officially launched for Rs 10,990 only. And instead of Mediatek, it is equipped with Qualcomm quad core as what they did in launching dual core ones. Hope it won’t let us down as what we’ve seen in the case of dual cores.
Hi Gogi,
The official price is just 10,999/- … 4.5 inch Screen with QhD resolution , Quad core processor, JB @ 11k, I think this is going to be one of the best selling phones of Q1-2013.
It got 512MB RAM only. http://www.themobileindian.com/news/10399_Karbonn-S1-Titanium-with-quad-core-processor-announced Still hope for a better RAM as nothing official in this.
just use NSEMobile app, which is nse ‘s official app or use sharekhans official android app. With my experience as a trader I can recommend the above. apps. bye happy living.
I was going to buy NOTE II but now I may soon buy CANVAS A116 HD.
Hello gogi bhai,
specification updated on karbonn site..!!!
Hi Sunny, thanks have updated. Still no idea about the RAM.
Gogi I am confirmed that it will be 1GB….as low RAM on quad core is meaningless..!
Ram is 1gb, Confirmed!
Screen size of S1 is 11.4 cm/4.4 inch.
Specs updated in Karbonn site
Dimension(mm)
66 * 134.6 * 9.25 mm
and more
Specs are updated on the karbonn mobiles official site. It got a 4.5 inches capacitive touchscreen and has 9.2mm thickness.
Which Chipset and GPU used under the hood in Karbonn S1.
Very disappointing specs for 13000/- can’t be considered as a contender for Micromax a116 Looking very cheap and dull….!
I guess it is time for iBall to make a move. Let’s see what iBall has got for market.
iBall has updated its website, I hope they bring an update to mobile phones too.
hi gogi sir plz tell me live BSC/NSC stock market in Karbonn A9. i had downloaded bsc/nsc stock but it is delay 4 to 5 minute. plz help me thanks in advance.
Ajmer, if there is the android app for the same then it will work.
I think a good performing 5mp camera = low performing 8mp. right?
Looks similar to Karbonn Titanium S1
mmx a116 hd is better than this…….
Yeah!!! micromax a116 is far better than this!!!
They launch a phone with a smaller screen and 5mp camera. yuk. I will definitely pay extra 2000 bucks for mmx A116. What i am looking for is a 5″ plus screen.
Hey Gogi Bro, Plz let us know will you review XOLO A500???
I have it with me now. Will be up Tomorrow.
You are simply AWESOME BRO!!! Keep up your good work.. We really appreciate your work…. Cheers for GOGI…
Unboxing & quick review or full review? anyhow thanks and looking 4wrd to it!
Hello gogi sir , plz tell me which phone I buy micromax a116 or samsung galaxy grand duos?
Hi gogi what is the exact price? is it available on online sites?
12,999 as mentioned on the Karbonn site, no not yet available online.
Not liking it… Will better pay 13.5k for mmx canvas hd. (* down prices on online site)
I think karbonn is not trying to fight with screen but just try to pull down the hype of mmx 116 a little.
I think within 2-3 months rest of will jump into quad core and war will begin.
A116 is the winner here
I think A116 is better than this as they are providing HD Screen in just 2k more of this that will further reduce with time.
Really shocking move from karbonn I think… A person who pays 12999 can wait for sometime(one month) for paying 14999… A116 can not be compared to S1 … Better and bigger screen, resolution, Camera…!! At the same time, one should not compare both phones as A116 is a phablet and S1 is a dual sim mobile phone with great pocket-ability factor… Though, I think that, A116 will be in benefit… Micromaxx will surely cheaper A116 seeing S1… 😉
1600 mah battery is not Sufficient for quad core, JB. It could at least a minimum of 2000mah.
Gogi sir, please correct that is it 1GHhz or 1.2 Ghz ?
Very stylish phone but need to improve its camera quality, 5MP is little lesser picture quality than 8MP.
Santosh, if you look at the Karbonn website link in the article they have mentioned it as 1.2GHz.
Hello sir, i want to buy a gud android handset under Rs.5,000… I am a casual gamer and a heavy net user. So, please suggest me a gud phone…
You can go for nokia 505 which is a windows phone….8mp camera…..priced at rs 5000……but it runs on windows 7.8…….if u are net user…android /windows wont make the diff i guess…..
Try karbonn A15,I am using it for about one and half month.I can play most of games(even new temple run 2).And I am using net 24/7 with decent battery of a day.
Thanks for the information gogi sir , it looks like its going to give A116 a tough competition .
Hi, 1600 mah Battery would not be Sufficient Enough for a Quad Core Processor.
Pathetically for a quadcore -battery 1600mah and 5 mp camera.. is the karbonn wicket cleanly bowled by micromax..A116 HD, karbon will be out of the quad core race if they release it as such.
Hello Gogi,
Thanks for breaking the NEWS!! good to know that there will be a contender for MMX A116 , Pricing seems appropriate However spec. wise it just goes down the drain.
I’m not sure whether Karbonn does understand the Market at-all ?
8-Mega pixel Cam is must and strong battery backup
Cheers!!
P.S. – Typo Error by kabonn *** keeping fingers crossed ***
Gogi who gave u this breaking news?
Hello Gogi,
Sir please tell that will there be any difference in the camera quality of micromax a116 and karbonn s1..
Yes certainly karbonn has 5MP and Micromax has 8MP.
5 MP Produce 2592х1944 pixels Resolution picture and on the other hand 8 MP produce 3264 x 2448 pixels Resolution picture. Definitely 8 MP is quite Better than 5 MP.
Price, features all are great. but karbonn handsets are difficult to spot in stores after sales service and durability also remains a question mark when it comes to companies like micromax, karbonn, spice, lava, iball and other Indian low cost manufactures…
Quad core with 5mp camera! That is not wise. I was counting on Karbonn, but they disappointed me.
When the world is moving towards 8, 12 & 13mp, what’s point in launching 5mp? Respect your competitor at-least, micromax has launched a phablet with 8mp. Not impressive. The thing is, once you go phablet…no looking back.
The game begins now….,,, Let’s see how the competition will be.
Great news. End user is the winner. First comment.
Thanks for the info, Gogi.
I think you don’t even have to do a comparision btwn A116 & S1 as the specs speaks everything. Let’s wait for some more Quad core phones & will then decide which 1 to buy.
Correct the processor is 1.2 GHz Quad core not 1 GHz Quad core. Also Camera is very low at this time when several mobiles are come with 8mp.
Killer Looks… Definately better looking than A116.
Yes agree with u…vinay…but vl have to see review & benchmark scores….
I think it will be first quad core under 10k.
Price has been given as Rs 12990/- in Karbonn website
Yes thanks adarsh.