Allview AX501Q
#6239
Microsoft Surface
#7250Category Breakdown
Allview AX501Q
Microsoft Surface
Performance
42.954.4
Camera
48.414.1
Display
30.322.9
Battery
21.83.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.520.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
24.719.8
Summary
- The Allview AX501Q features a 7.0-inch TN display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface has a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the AX501Q is powered by a Mediatek MT8321 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Surface utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 with 2GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The AX501Q's camera system includes a 2 MP rear and front camera, while the Surface has a lower 1.2 MP rear and front camera, but supports 720p video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Surface at 31.5mAh compared to the AX501Q's 2500mAh, which may affect usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the AX501Q on Android 5.1 and the Surface on Windows RT, leading to distinct software experiences.
- Build quality differs as well, with the AX501Q being lighter at 253.6g compared to the Surface's 680.4g, which may impact portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview AX501Q
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.6"
Type
TN
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
600
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
192 x 108.5 x 9.9 mm (7.56 x 4.27 x 0.39 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
253.6 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass