Allview Soul X5 Mini
#5218
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
Allview Soul X5 Mini
Lava Icon
Performance
49.739.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.931.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.724.2
Summary
- The Allview Soul X5 Mini features a larger 5.67-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1498 pixels, compared to the Lava Icon's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Soul X5 Mini is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset and a Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Lava Icon uses a Cortex-A7 CPU, which may result in slightly better performance for the Allview.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The Soul X5 Mini has a larger 3050 mAh battery, compared to the Lava Icon's 2500 mAh, which may offer better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Allview runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated experience than the Lava's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- The build quality of the Soul X5 Mini is slightly bulkier and heavier than the Lava Icon, which is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Soul X5 Mini
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
For Europe
For India
Display
Size
5.67"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1498 pixels (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Glass
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.4 x 70.2 x 8.8 mm (5.88 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
156 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity