Celkon A9+
#5324
Parla Sonic 3.5S
#5333Category Breakdown
Celkon A9+
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Performance
65.565.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.155.1
Summary
- The Celkon A9+ and Parla Sonic 3.5S both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the Parla model supports 256K colors, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A9+ is powered by the Spreadtrum SC6820 chipset, while the Sonic 3.5S uses a more advanced Spreadtrum 7715 with a Mali-400 GPU, potentially offering better graphics performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Parla includes autofocus and can record video at 480p@30fps, while the A9+ lacks these features.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the A9+ at 1350 mAh and the Sonic 3.5S at 1300 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The A9+ runs on Android 4.0, whereas the Sonic 3.5S benefits from the more updated Android 4.4, providing a better software experience.
- Build-wise, the A9+ is slightly thicker and heavier than the Sonic 3.5S, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A9+
Parla Sonic 3.5S
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC6820
Spreadtrum 7715
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
Weight
N/A
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes