Karbonn K1818

Overview

Karbonn K1818: Entry-level Feature Phone

User Interface and Comfort to Use Karbonn K1818

The Karbonn K1818 is a dual SIM feature phone. It has a height of 106mm and thickness of 13mm with a width of 54mm. Although not a smartphone, the device is easy to use because of its touch screen display and responsive navigation.

Karbonn K1818 Design and Build Quality

The Karbonn K1818 has a dual SIM feature so you can use only one device even if you have 2 separate SIMs for work and personal use. It has a 3.2 inch touch screen with 240x400 pixels. The phone is powered by a standard Li-ion 1000 mAH battery. Talk time is about 240 minutes with 500 hours standby time.

Messaging and Email

The device supports SMS, MMS and email. Although not a Wi-Fi capable phone, you can still access your mail using EDGE, WAP and GPRS technology.

Organiser and other Utility Tools

The Karbonn K1818 has a calendar and organizer for easy management of daily schedule and events. Input important dates for meetings, birthdays and anniversaries to help you remember them. Aside from the calendar and organizer, the device can also allow you to make voice memos. Record voice messages as self-reminders.

Karbonn K1818 Connectivity Options

The phone has no Wi-Fi function for connectivity. The phone works on EDGE, WAP and GPRS for browsing the Internet. The device is also capable of Bluetooth connectivity if you want to send or receive files from friends and business contacts within close proximity.

Karbonn K1818 Camera and Image Quality

The photo resolution of the device is 2048x1536 pixels with a 3.2MP camera. You can take decent-looking pictures with the back camera. It has no flash so it doesn’t really give you clear photos during the night or under low-light conditions. The device has no front camera so video calling is not an option. With the 3.2MP camera, you can record videos and view them later in the built-in video player. The player supports videos in 3GP, MP4 and AVI formats. You can record videos as well and view it on the Video Player. The player supports MP4, AVI and 3GP video file formats.

Gallery and Photo Viewer

After taking pictures with camera, you can view your pictures in the Gallery like a photo album. You can share your photos in your favourite social media networks when you access the Internet. You can also send them as MMS or email attachments.

Karbonn K1818 Ringtones

Bored with the usual ringtones? You can always customize your phone with the latest free ringtones. Use the mobile Internet to browse sites offering free ringtones compatible with this phone model. The device supports ringtones with MP3, MIDI, AMR, and WAV.

Value for Money

The Karbonn K1818 is priced at INR 3420 (approx., may vary). Considering its mid-range price and features, this phone should satisfy a first-time smartphone owner looking for low-cost phone.

Verdict

The Karbonn K1818 is a low-cost device that lets you access your email, take pictures and post in popular social media sites using its connectivity features. For a low-budget phone, it has more than enough features compared to other devices.