Celkon A518
#7161
Microsoft Surface
#7250Category Breakdown
Celkon A518
Microsoft Surface
Performance
25.854.4
Camera
39.614.1
Display
34.122.9
Battery
18.93.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.420.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
20.219.8
Summary
- The Celkon A518 features a compact build with a 5.0" TFT display at 480 x 854 resolution, while the Microsoft Surface offers a larger 10.6" TFT display with a higher resolution of 1366 x 768, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A518 is powered by a Spreadtrum 7715 chipset with 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, whereas the Surface utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 32GB RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The A518's rear camera is 3.15 MP compared to the Surface's 1.2 MP, but both devices have limited camera features.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Surface at 31.5 mAh versus the A518's 2000 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A518 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Surface operates on Windows RT, offering different software experiences tailored to their respective ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A518
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
10.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
480
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
164 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA
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
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass