Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Philips W536
#9125Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Philips W536
Performance
28.233.6
Camera
15.412.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.716.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.725.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.613.2
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Philips W536 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, compared to the W536's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, both having 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the P5 Symbol supports video recording at 720p, whereas the W536 is limited to 480p.
- The P5 Symbol has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the W536's 1630 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the P5 Symbol runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) while the W536 operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), indicating a more updated software experience for the Allview device.
- Build quality is comparable, with the P5 Symbol being slightly heavier and thicker than the W536.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Philips W536
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
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
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available)
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
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1630 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)
127.5 x 65 x 11.5 mm (5.02 x 2.56 x 0.45 in)
Weight
147.7 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Grey
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
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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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