Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Philips S309
#7058Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Philips S309
Performance
28.229.2
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
16.716.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.729.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.620.7
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a slightly larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Philips S309's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the S309 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Allview device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the S309 supports video recording, whereas the P5 Symbol's video capability is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The P5 Symbol has a slightly larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the S309's 1600 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The software experience differs, with the P5 Symbol running Android 4.2.2 and the S309 on Android 5.1, providing the latter with a more updated interface and features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the P5 Symbol being heavier at 147.7g versus the S309's 127g, while both have a similar thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Philips S309
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.63"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
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
8GB 1GB 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
VGA
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
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1600 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)
127.6 x 64.7 x 10.8 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.43 in)
Weight
147.7 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity