Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Maxwest Astro X5
#8324Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Maxwest Astro X5
Performance
28.234.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.720.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.730.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.615.5
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a smaller 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro X5 has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, offering slightly better performance compared to the Astro X5's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The P5 Symbol has a smaller 1700 mAh battery, whereas the Astro X5 has a larger 2100 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- Both smartphones run on older versions of Android, with the P5 Symbol using Android 4.2.2 and the Astro X5 on Android 4.4.2, providing a marginally better software experience for the latter.
- Build-wise, the Astro X5 is slightly lighter and thinner than the P5 Symbol, with additional color options available.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Maxwest Astro X5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
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 MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
143.7 x 72.8 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
147.7 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
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
4.0, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity