Category Breakdown
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.153.3
Summary
- The Parla Sonic 3.5S features a slightly larger 3.5-inch display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, both with similar resolutions and TFT technology, though the Prevail has a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Parla Sonic is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 512MB of RAM, while the Galaxy Prevail has an 800 MHz processor with 117MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capability for the Sonic.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail records video at a lower resolution of 320p compared to the Sonic's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Prevail is 1500mAh, which is larger than the Sonic's 1300mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Parla runs Android 4.4 (KitKat), providing a more updated experience than the Galaxy Prevail's Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- Build quality is comparable, with the Parla being slightly lighter and thinner than the Prevail.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 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 7715
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
800 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
98 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

