Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Qmax
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Allview P5 Qmax features a larger 5.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SX SO has a smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~298 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Qmax is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Xperia SX utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core CPU, offering different processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia SX can record video at 1080p, compared to the P5 Qmax's 720p.
- The P5 Qmax has a significantly larger 3000 mAh battery, while the Xperia SX has a smaller 1500 mAh battery.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the P5 Qmax on Android 4.1 and the Xperia SX on Android 4.0, impacting their software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Qmax
Sony Xperia SX SO
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
5.3"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153 x 73 x 9.9 mm (6.02 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight
176.9 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

