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Parla Sonic 3.5S

Parla Sonic 3.5S

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail

Samsung Galaxy Prevail

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Category Breakdown

Parla Sonic 3.5S
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
53.351.5
Camera
12.710.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
30.916.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.318.3

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

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, AF
2 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
320p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.84 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass