Allview P5 Symbol
#8997
ZTE Imperial
#7649Category Breakdown
Allview P5 Symbol
ZTE Imperial
Performance
28.228.0
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.721.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.740.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.617.9
Summary
- The Allview P5 Symbol features a 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Imperial has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, giving the Allview a slightly larger viewing area.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors and have 4GB of storage, but the ZTE Imperial offers 1GB of RAM compared to the Allview's 512MB, potentially enhancing multitasking performance.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the ZTE Imperial supports video recording, whereas the Allview's video capability is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The ZTE Imperial also has a larger battery capacity at 2500 mAh compared to the Allview's 1700 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Allview on 4.2.2 and the ZTE on 4.1, offering a similar but outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P5 Symbol
ZTE Imperial
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
For U.S. Cellular
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 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 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
Yes
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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
- x 65.5 x 12.2 mm
Weight
147.7 g
153.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity