Allview Viva Q8
#7186
Plum Optimax 8.0
#7215Category Breakdown
Allview Viva Q8
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes