Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Cat B15
#8500Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Cat B15
Performance
28.233.3
Camera
15.419.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.729.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.614.9
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a slightly larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Cat B15 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Allview is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, compared to the Cat B15's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Cat B15 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Allview is limited to 720p.
- The Cat B15 also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1700 mAh battery of the Allview.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the Allview on 4.2.2 and the Cat on 4.1, providing a similar software experience.
- The Allview is lighter at 147.7g, while the Cat B15 is heavier at 170g, reflecting its more rugged build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Cat B15
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.63"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.6 x 69.8 x 10.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.43 in)
125 x 69.5 x 15 mm (4.92 x 2.74 x 0.59 in)
Weight
147.7 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/3.6 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity