News in Short
- Karbonn Rebel Pro and Karbonn Rebel launch in India as the brand returns to the smartphone market.
- Both phones cost Rs. 14,999, with launch prices starting at Rs. 11,999.
- The Rebel packs a 7,000mAh battery, while the Rebel Pro features a 6,000mAh battery.
- Both models go on sale through Amazon on November 4, with Android 16 and 128GB storage.
Karbonn has returned to India’s smartphone market with the launch of the Karbonn Rebel and Karbonn Rebel Pro. The new phones focus on large batteries, entry-level specifications and a clean Android experience. Prices start at Rs. 11,999 during the launch offer.
Karbonn Rebel Pro and Rebel price in India, sale date
Karbonn has set the standard Rebel and Rebel Pro’s regular price at Rs. 14,999 each. The Rebel will be available at a launch price of Rs. 11,999. Meanwhile, the Rebel Pro starts at Rs. 12,499. A Rs. 1,000 bank discount can bring their effective prices to Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 11,499, respectively.
Both smartphones will go on sale on November 4 at 12pm IST through Amazon. The Karbonn Rebel comes in Blue, Gold and Silver. The Rebel Pro will be available in Blue, Cherry Red, Gold and Gray.
Karbonn Rebel series specifications and features
Both phones use an octa-core MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Users can expand storage by up to 1TB with a microSD card. The devices run Android 16 and promise two years of OS upgrades and two years of security updates. Karbonn also claims a bloatware-free software experience.
The standard Karbonn Rebel features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 650 nits brightness. The Rebel Pro has a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display. It supports a faster 120Hz refresh rate and up to 720 nits peak brightness.
For photography, the Rebel includes a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus. The Rebel Pro upgrades to a 64-megapixel f/1.8 rear camera. It also gets a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
Battery, charging and connectivity
Battery capacity is a key difference between the two models. The Karbonn Rebel carries a 7,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging. The Rebel Pro packs a 6,000mAh battery and supports 20W wired charging.
Both phones include dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C. They also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock. Karbonn lists an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance on both devices.
The Rebel series puts battery capacity and a high-refresh-rate display at the centre of Karbonn’s comeback. Buyers should compare the launch offers and confirm bank-discount eligibility before placing an order.
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