Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Karbonn A21
#7445Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Karbonn A21
Performance
28.227.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
16.717.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.725.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.618.8
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a slightly larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Karbonn A21 has a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in comparable pixel densities.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors and have 4GB of RAM, but the Allview's performance may be slightly more efficient due to its Cortex-A7 architecture.
- Camera capabilities are similar with both offering 5 MP rear cameras, but the A21 includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the P5 Symbol.
- The A21 has a marginally larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the P5 Symbol's 1700 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the P5 Symbol runs on Android 4.2.2, while the A21 operates on an older Android 4.0, which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Karbonn A21
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.63"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
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
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
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
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 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
Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity