Category Breakdown
alcatel 1 (2021)
BLU Studio J2
Performance
47.439.5
Camera
15.424.2
Display
29.054.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.828.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.725.2
Summary
- The alcatel 1 (2021) features a slightly more modern build with a compact design, measuring 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm and weighing 134g, compared to the BLU Studio J2's larger dimensions of 144.9 x 72.9 x 10.4 mm and weight of 143g.
- Both devices have a 5.0" display, but the alcatel uses TFT LCD with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the IPS LCD of the BLU, which has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is equipped with a quad-core processor, while the BLU has a dual-core setup, giving the alcatel an edge in multitasking.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities.
- They both house a 2000 mAh battery, but the alcatel runs on the more recent Android 11 (Go edition) compared to the BLU's Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), resulting in a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1 (2021)
BLU Studio J2
General
Release Date
2021, June 25
2017
Announced
2021, June 25
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6570 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.42 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
144.9 x 72.9 x 10.4 mm (5.70 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
134 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Volcano Black, AI Aqua
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

