Category Breakdown
Allview Viper V1
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150
Performance
39.033.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.517.7
Battery
17.422.4
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
33.935.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.517.2
Summary
- The Allview Viper V1 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8's larger 5.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Viper V1 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589 chipset and has 4GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Mega has a dual-core CPU with 8GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the Viper V1 has a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP compared to the Mega's 1.9 MP.
- The Galaxy Mega has a larger 2600 mAh battery, compared to the Viper V1's 1800 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2, but the Galaxy Mega includes Samsung's TouchWiz UI, which may enhance the software experience.
- The Allview Viper V1 is lighter at 124.9g, while the Galaxy Mega weighs 182g, reflecting a difference in build quality and design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Viper V1
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Mega Duos I9152 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.7"
5.8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~190 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 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
1800 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.5 x 68.4 x 7.9 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
162.6 x 82.4 x 9 mm (6.40 x 3.24 x 0.35 in)
Weight
124.9 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue
White, Black, Plum Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.21 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

