Karbonn has returned to India’s smartphone market with the launch of its Rebel series, comprising the Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro. Both 4G smartphones will be available to buy online in the country from November 4.
The Karbonn Rebel is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 chipset and features a 6.75-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its rear camera island has three cutouts, although Karbonn has confirmed only a 50-megapixel primary camera. The front camera is present, but its specifications have not been disclosed.
The phone includes a 7,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging. It runs Android 16 and is promised two years of operating system and security updates. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port and an IP64 rating.
The Rebel starts at INR 11,999 for the version with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will be offered in Blue, Gold and Silver.
The Karbonn Rebel Pro also uses the MediaTek Helio G81 processor, but comes with a 6.7-inch LCD panel offering a 120Hz refresh rate. Its vertically arranged rear camera module has three cutouts, while the confirmed primary camera has a 64-megapixel resolution. The device also includes a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Rebel Pro has a 6,000mAh battery and supports 20W wired charging. It runs stock Android 16 and comes with a promise of two years of operating system and security updates. Like the standard model, it has an IP64 rating, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.
The Rebel Pro is priced at INR 12,499 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. Its colour options are Cherry Red, Blue, Gold and Gray.
Sources: GSMArena.