Allview X3 Soul mini
#6365
Sony Xperia GX SO
#6777Category Breakdown
Allview X3 Soul mini
Sony Xperia GX SO
Performance
49.151.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
41.243.5
Battery
21.016.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.943.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.022.2
Summary
- The Allview X3 Soul mini features a larger 5.0-inch LCD display compared to the 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia GX SO, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Allview is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 quad-core processor, while the Sony utilizes a Qualcomm MSM8960 dual-core chipset, with both having 1GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both devices sporting a 13 MP rear camera, but the Allview has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP compared to the 1.3 MP on the Xperia.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Allview at 2350 mAh, versus 1700 mAh in the Sony, although neither supports fast charging.
- The Allview runs on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience than the Xperia's Android 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X3 Soul mini
Sony Xperia GX SO
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
5"
4.6"
Type
LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.6 x 69.5 x 7.2 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
129 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass