Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Gigabyte GSmart Alto A2
Performance
28.235.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.730.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.618.2
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart Alto A2 has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the Alto A2 has a slightly faster dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Alto A2 supports video recording, while the P5 Symbol is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The P5 Symbol has a smaller 1700 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Alto A2.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2, but the Alto A2 has 1GB of RAM compared to the P5 Symbol's 512MB, potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Gigabyte GSmart Alto A2
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.63"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
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, 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)
N/A
Weight
147.7 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

