Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
HTC Desire 300
#8813Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
HTC Desire 300
Performance
28.234.1
Camera
15.413.8
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.716.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.729.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.614.1
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol and HTC Desire 300 both feature a TFT display, with the P5 Symbol having a slightly larger 4.63-inch screen compared to the 4.3-inch display of the Desire 300, though both have similar resolutions resulting in comparable pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Desire 300 has a slightly slower dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, which may affect overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Desire 300 records video at a lower resolution of 480p compared to the P5 Symbol's 720p.
- The P5 Symbol has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1650 mAh battery in the Desire 300, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on older versions of Android, with the P5 Symbol on Android 4.2.2 and the Desire 300 on 4.1.2, but the latter includes HTC's Sense UI for a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the P5 Symbol being heavier at 147.7g versus the 120g of the Desire 300, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
HTC Desire 300
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Zara mini
Display
Size
4.63"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 203
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
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1650 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)
131.8 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.19 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
Weight
147.7 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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
4.0, A2DP, aptX
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity