Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
LG Connect 4G MS840
#7433Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
LG Connect 4G MS840
Performance
28.239.0
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.934.1
Battery
16.716.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
32.737.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.618.9
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a slightly larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG Connect 4G MS840 has a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 840 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors, but the P5 Symbol uses a Cortex-A7, while the MS840 utilizes a Snapdragon S3, which may provide better performance.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The P5 Symbol has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the MS840's 1540 mAh, which may result in marginally better battery life.
- In terms of software, the P5 Symbol runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated experience compared to the MS840's Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
LG Connect 4G MS840
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
4.63"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 840 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~242 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (1.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
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)
117 x 62 x 11.7 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Weight
147.7 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass