Karbonn Smart A11 Star

The Karbonn Smart A11 Star is an entry-level Android smartphone from Karbonn. The device s specifications should not fool you, since it performs admirably, especially considering its sub-Rs. 4000 price tag.

In hopes to capture the entry-level smartphone segment in India, Karbonn has introduced several other handsets alongside the Karbonn Smart A11 Star. Some of these handsets are quite popular, such as the Karbonn Sparkle V, or the Karbonn Titanium S1 Plus.

Expecting top-class performance from an entry-level smartphone is a fool s errand, but the Karbonn Smart A11 Star doesn t disappoint. Never mind its 1.2GHz dual-core processor, paired with 512MB of RAM; the Karbonn Smart A11 Star runs smooth thanks to optimizations made by Google with Android 4.4 KitKat. Also a part of the Karbonn Smart A11 Star spec sheet is a 4.3-inch display of WVGA or 800 x 480 resolution, a 5MP rear camera with flash, a 0.3MP front-facing camera that won t produce the best selfies, and a 1400mAh battery that may or may not last an entire day. There s also 4GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB thanks to the inclusion of a microSD card slot.

Let s get this straight, the Karbonn Smart A11 Star isn t a dream phone. In fact, it shouldn t be your dream phone. If you re looking for an entry-level smartphone and have a budget of around Rs 4,500, there are plenty of other options that offer better specifications, greater performance, etc. However, that doesn t dimish the Karbonn Smart A11 Star from its stellar value-for-money status. And if you don t mind switching to a different platform, say Windows Phone, Karbonn offers the Titanium Wind W4 at nearly half the price, a steal really.

Buy the Karbonn Smart A11 Star if you don t mind a few hiccups, and are stuck with a very low budget. The device won t disappoint, hopefully in most use-cases and occasions.