Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L (2021)
Honor 8S 2020
Performance
59.964.8
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
53.047.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.239.4
Summary
- The alcatel 1L (2021) features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Honor 8S 2020 has a smaller 5.71-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz, compared to the Honor's Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 at 2.0 GHz, which may offer slightly better performance.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Honor's camera includes PDAF for faster focusing.
- The alcatel has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the Honor's 3020 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the alcatel runs Android 11 (Go edition), while the Honor operates on Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9, potentially providing a more updated experience on the alcatel.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Honor is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L (2021)
Honor 8S 2020
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2020, May 27
Announced
2021, January 12
2020, May 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.9 x 74.5 x 9.9 mm (6.14 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight
179 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

