Category Breakdown
Gionee Pioneer P1
Parla Sonic 3.5
Performance
54.352.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.033.2
Battery
15.213.1
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
20.627.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.918.9
Summary
- The Gionee Pioneer P1 and Parla Sonic 3.5 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Parla model supports 256K colors, potentially offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee uses a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Parla is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Parla can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Gionee does not specify video capabilities.
- The Gionee has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500mAh compared to the Parla's 1300mAh.
- The Gionee runs on Android 2.3, while the Parla offers a more updated Android 4.1, providing a better software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Gionee is slightly thicker and heavier than the Parla, which is marginally more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee Pioneer P1
Parla Sonic 3.5
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Single SIM - P3010Dual SIM - P3020
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7710G
CPU
1.0 GHz Cotex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Mali-300
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 61.5 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.42 x 0.47 in)
116 x 62.2 x 11.6 mm (4.57 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)
Weight
N/A
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.44 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

