Allview Wi7
#7828
Microsoft Surface
#7836Category Breakdown
Allview Wi7
Microsoft Surface
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.941.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.153.1
Summary
- The Allview Wi7 features a compact 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface has a larger 10.6" TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Wi7 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3735G chipset with 1GB RAM, whereas the Surface utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 with 2GB RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The Wi7's rear camera is 2 MP, while the Surface has a lower 1.2 MP rear camera but includes a 1.2 MP front camera for video calls.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Surface at 31.5mAh compared to the Wi7's 2400mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Windows, with the Wi7 on Windows Phone 8.1 and the Surface on Windows RT, impacting software experience and app availability.
- Build quality shows the Surface is heavier at 680.4g versus the lighter Wi7 at 283.7g, with the Surface offering a more robust design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Wi7
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
600
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735G
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
Quad-core 1.33 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
194 x 107 x 9.7 mm (7.64 x 4.21 x 0.38 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
283.7 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes