Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Philips S308
#8094Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Philips S308
Performance
28.225.7
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.714.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.727.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.616.3
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Philips S308's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the S308 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, giving the Allview a performance edge.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the P5 Symbol records video at 720p@30fps, whereas the S308's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The P5 Symbol has a 1700 mAh battery capacity, slightly larger than the S308's 1400 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 4.2.x, but the P5 Symbol offers a marginally better software experience due to its higher RAM.
- Build-wise, the P5 Symbol is heavier at 147.7g and thicker at 10.9 mm compared to the lighter and slimmer S308, which weighs 125g and measures 9.7 mm in thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Philips S308
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.63"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 1.0 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 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)
126 x 64.5 x 9.7 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.38 in)
Weight
147.7 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/Yellow, Black/Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer