Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G
#7083
Parla Sonic 3.5S
#7154Category Breakdown
Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Performance
55.753.3
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.033.2
Battery
12.313.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.730.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.620.3
Summary
- The Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G and Parla Sonic 3.5S both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Parla model supports 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the Apollo is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Sonic uses a Cortex-A7, both with 512MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 2 MP rear camera, but the Parla model includes autofocus and can record video at 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Parla is slightly higher at 1300 mAh compared to the Apollo's 1200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Apollo runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), whereas the Sonic operates on Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Apollo being slightly thicker and heavier than the Sonic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Apollo Touch 3G
Parla Sonic 3.5S
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
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 Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1200 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110.5 x 64.5 x 12.4 mm (4.35 x 2.54 x 0.49 in)
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
Weight
100 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
2.1, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer