The P5130 Autoradio

The P5130 Car stereo makes a good sales pitch. Its single DIN mounting with single DIN fascia looks like the ideal Android headunit we have been looking for.

Some P5130 stereo Questions are being answered in our FAQ below.

Impressive sales pitch

The P5130 boasts many features that stand out from the page.

• Bluetooth for calls
• ‘Quick’ charging front USB ports
• Reversing camera input
• 4.1″ Display
• RGB front panel
• SWC – steering wheel control features included
• Video input connection
• External microphone option
• AUX in
• 4x50w power
• and even a sub output

Its 54mm by 182mm frame makes it attractive to those with just a single DIN space to fill and no room for a giant screen. The tiny 4.1″ color display fits perfectly in the single DIN space taken by the stereo. The screen looks clear and vibrant, and the controls are easily accessible. The physical volume control is useful, even with the SWC option for the passenger to make volume adjustments.

P5130 stereo

The P5130 autoradio is a generic design, and you can find the same stereo with so many different brand names. Propositions from Ctzrzyt, BOOMBOOST, LUOAN AUTO PARTS, CUHAWUDBA, TOTMOX, Hikity, podofo, and even GOFORJUMP all offer the P5130 autostereo. They are all the same headunit, just different prices, and branding on the outer box.

Best Features

The best feature of the P5130 stereo has to be its price. You can find them very cheaply in China, and the P5130 for the lowest price here, and it looks too good to be true with all these features and the meager price.

Worst Features

The worst part of the P5130 has to be the lack of ISO connectors on the cables. This can make the installation very laborious and turns what could have been a plug-and-play into a much more involved chop-and-join job. For the sake of a few pennies, one of the most time-saving features of ISO plugs has been missed. You may be lucky if your car has ISO plugs, which can connect straight to the rear of the stereo, but that won’t be everyone.

Of all the sales pitches, glossy photos, and great-looking specifications, there are some glaring omissions from the sales pages. These omissions are not a mistake; they are not listed for a good reason.

Not Android

The Android version is not listed on the P5130 specifications because the P5130 does not run Android. No Android, no Android apps. The reason that Android headunits sell so well is that they can run Android apps. Don’t misunderstand; the P5130 won’t access the play store or run Android apps. The little green android man in the sales listing is to trick you into making an assumption. The green Android man informs you that the front USB ports will charge your phone.

No processor and No RAM. These two omissions indicate that the autoradio won’t be running Android.

MP5 Player

MP5 Player is the red flag. If you are looking for an Android headunit and see the MP5 player red flag, tap elsewhere. You won’t often see an Android-powered MP5 player, they don’t make them, and it is just a sales trick.

Overall P5130

The P5130 looks excellent on paper and may even do everything you want. But it is not an Android; it won’t run Android and can’t ever run it. So if you are looking for a single DIN 4.1″ screen Android headunit for your car, the P5130 is not what you are looking for.

If you want a cheap radio, then the P5130 does fill that spot. It has FM radio, backup camera support, plays MP3 files and can charge your phone, you could consider it. The long-term reviews of the cheap autoradios are poor. Cheaply produced from cheap components gives the customer a cheap product. It’s not designed to last, just designed to sell. The P5130 stereo is in the same category. It looks nice, but there is no warranty or expectation of longevity. It is cheap and cheerful and will not run Android apps.