| Hardware and OS | Karbonn A16 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.3 GHz | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB | |
| Display | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 3.9" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display area | 43.3 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 239 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Dual SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | 0.3 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Battery | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1350 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | Karbonn A16 | other phones |
| Release date | 2014, January | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |