Karbonn Titanium S5 vs. Intex Aqua Wonder Quad Core: How Do They Stack Up?

The Indian smartphone market is currently bustling with low-cost smartphones with high-end features churned out by local manufacturers.

According to a recent survey, Micromax and Karbonn have become the top five smartphone makers in India, giving MNCs a run for their money with their affordable quad-core smartphone which are priced almost half the cost of international brands.

Now, another local player, Intex Technologies, launched the Aqua Wonder Quad Core for ₹9,990, intensifying the competition among domestic players in the market.

Many believe that it will be an uphill task for the Intex smartphone to be able to achieve a strong consumer base that Micromax smartphone A116 Canvas HD has gained. But it will be interesting to see if it can match the second popular Indian smartphone Titanium S5.

Here is brief comparison of main specs between Karbonn Titanium S5 and Intex Aqua Wonder Quad Core:

Display:

Karbonn Titanium HD sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD screen with 540x960p display resolution with pixel density close 220 pixels per inch. Intex Aqua Wonder features a smaller 4.5-inch screen size with IPS qHD display resolutions of 540x96op.

Processor:

In terms of power, Titanium S5 and Intex Aqua Wonder score even points as they both pack quad-core processors. But the only difference is that Karbonn smartphone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon based processor, whereas the Intex device houses a MediaTek based chipset.

Camera:

Titanium S5 sports an 8.0-megapixel rear-side camera with auto-focus, LED flash support and a 2.0-megapixel camera on the front. Aqua Wonder Quad Core too features a similar 8.0-megapixel main camera with auto-focus and dual-LED flash support plus a 2.0-megapixel front camera.

Mobile Operating System:

In terms of mobile OS, they both stand even in this department as Canvas HD and Aqua Wonder Quad Core smartphones run on the same Android mobile OS v4.1 Jelly Bean.

Memory and Battery Capacity:

Both Karbonn and Intex smartphones boast 4GB internal memory with options of expanding up to 32GB. However, Titanium S5 takes the lead as it houses 1GB RAM and 2000mAh. Aqua Wonder features a meager 512MB RAM and a 1800mAh battery.

Price:

According to reports, Titanium S5 price begins at ₹12,090, while Aqua Wonder Quad Core is currently priced ₹9,990, almost ₹2000 lower than its competitor. This might a play crucial role on the minds of thrift middle class buyers who look for affordable smartphones with standard to high-end features. Currently, Intex Aqua Wonder is probably the cheapest quad-core device in the market which is priced less than ₹10,000.

 Here is a breakdown of specifications of Karbonn Titanium S5 and Intex Aqua Wonder Quad Core: