Category Breakdown
Allview X2 Soul Style
Vodafone Smart N8
Performance
49.349.3
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.021.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.947.4
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
26.231.1
Summary
- The Allview X2 Soul Style features a slightly lighter build at 128g compared to the Vodafone Smart N8's 151g, with both having a 5.0" IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 resolution.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize quad-core processors, but the X2 Soul Style has a Mali-T720 GPU while the Smart N8 upgrades to a Mali-T720MP2.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the X2 Soul Style supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Smart N8 is limited to 720p.
- In terms of battery capacity, the Smart N8 has a slight edge with 2400mAh compared to the X2 Soul Style's 2350mAh.
- Software experience differs as well, with the X2 Soul Style running Android 5.1 and the Smart N8 on Android 7.0, providing a more updated software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X2 Soul Style
Vodafone Smart N8
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.2 x 7 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
144.5 x 71.9 x 8.6 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
128 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Graphite, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

