Category Breakdown
Gionee Pioneer P1
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Performance
54.353.3
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.033.2
Battery
15.213.1
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
20.630.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.920.3
Summary
- The Gionee Pioneer P1 and Parla Sonic 3.5S both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the Parla model supports 256K colors, potentially offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee uses a Cortex-A9 CPU while the Parla is equipped with a Cortex-A7, with both devices having 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Parla can record video at 480p@30fps, which is a slight advantage.
- The Gionee has a 1500mAh battery capacity compared to the Parla's 1300mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the Gionee.
- The Gionee runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Parla operates on a more recent Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a better software experience overall.
- In terms of build, 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 3.5S
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum 7715
CPU
1.0 GHz Cotex-A9
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, AF
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
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)
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
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/ 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

