Parla Sonic 3.5S
#7154
Plum Velocity
#10268Category Breakdown
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Plum Velocity
Performance
53.336.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
33.28.2
Battery
13.16.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.915.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.310.6
Summary
- The Parla Sonic 3.5S features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Plum Velocity's 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Sonic 3.5S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Velocity operates on a 416 MHz processor, resulting in better overall performance for the Sonic.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Sonic can record video at 480p, whereas the Velocity supports 720p.
- The Sonic has a 1300 mAh battery, which is larger than the Velocity's 800 mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Sonic runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), offering a more updated experience compared to the Velocity's Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- The build quality of the Sonic is slightly more compact and lighter than the Velocity, which is heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Plum Velocity
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
X100 – Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.5"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
416 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery (BL-5K)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
113.5 x 62.5 x 12.6 mm (4.47 x 2.46 x 0.50 in)
Weight
98 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A