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Allview Viva Q8

Allview Viva Q8

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Plum Optimax 8.0

Plum Optimax 8.0

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Category Breakdown

Allview Viva Q8
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
32.241.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.757.7
Battery
28.126.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.933.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.825.5

Summary

  • The Allview Viva Q8 features a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
  • In terms of performance, the Viva Q8 is powered by a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Optimax 8.0 offers a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimax 8.0 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, unlike the Viva Q8.
  • The Viva Q8 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3400 mAh battery in the Optimax 8.0.
  • Software-wise, the Viva Q8 runs on Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Optimax 8.0 operates on Android 5.1, providing a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the Viva Q8 being slightly heavier at 357g compared to the 305g of the Optimax 8.0.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Allview Viva Q8
Plum Optimax 8.0

General

Release Date

2013
2016

Announced

2013
2016

Description

N/A
Also Known as Plum Z710

Display

Size

7.9"
8"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)

PPI

768
800

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP2

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
HDR, panorama

Front Camera

VGA
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh
3400 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

200 x 139 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.47 x 0.30 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)

Weight

357 g
305 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

No
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

N/A
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity