Category Breakdown
Allview V2 Viper i
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
45.642.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
56.543.7
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.545.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.222.5
Summary
- The Allview V2 Viper i features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~315 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the V2 Viper i is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, compared to the Lumia 550's Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, resulting in marginally better performance for the Allview.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Lumia 550 has a wider aperture of f/2.4.
- The Allview has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly less than the Lumia's 2100 mAh, which may offer slightly better endurance.
- Both devices run on different operating systems, with the Allview using Android 5.1 and the Lumia running Windows 10, leading to distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview V2 Viper i
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.3 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
153 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

