Category Breakdown
Allview X3 Soul Lite
Tecno Spark CM
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The Allview X3 Soul Lite features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Spark CM has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the Tecno Spark CM uses a slightly newer Mediatek MT6737 chipset.
- The camera systems are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the Tecno Spark CM has a wider aperture and an 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Allview.
- Battery capacity is higher on the Tecno Spark CM at 3050 mAh versus 2400 mAh for the Allview.
- Regarding software, the Allview runs on Android 6.0, while the Tecno operates on Android 7.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Tecno Spark CM is slightly lighter and thinner than the Allview.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X3 Soul Lite
Tecno Spark CM
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.3 x 70.6 x 8.5 mm (5.72 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm (5.99 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)
Weight
142.7 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

