Allview P5 Quad
#6268
Karbonn A27 Retina
#7365Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Quad
Karbonn A27 Retina
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5
Summary
- The Allview P5 Quad features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch display of the Karbonn A27 Retina, with both offering a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Quad is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the A27 Retina has a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, which may provide better multitasking capabilities for the Allview.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A27 Retina offers a higher 2 MP front camera compared to the 1 MP on the P5 Quad.
- The P5 Quad has a larger 2100 mAh battery versus the 1800 mAh in the A27 Retina, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience, though the P5 Quad has more RAM at 1 GB compared to the A27 Retina's 512 MB.
- Overall, the Allview P5 Quad presents a stronger performance profile, while the Karbonn A27 Retina has a slight edge in front camera resolution and a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Quad
Karbonn A27 Retina
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB 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
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136.5 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight
140.7 g
126.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes