Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
Sony Xperia sola
#7474Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
Sony Xperia sola
Performance
28.237.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
16.713.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.739.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.618.7
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia sola has a smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 265 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the P5 Symbol is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia sola's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 and 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The P5 Symbol has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh versus the sola's 1320 mAh.
- Software-wise, the P5 Symbol runs Android 4.2.2, while the Xperia sola originally runs Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0.
- Build quality shows the P5 Symbol is heavier and bulkier, whereas the Xperia sola is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
Sony Xperia sola
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as MT27i Pepper
Display
Size
4.63"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~212 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB (5GB user available), 512MB 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, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
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
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1320 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)
116 x 59 x 9.9 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.39 in)
Weight
147.7 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass