alcatel 1L (2021)
#3413
vivo Y55s (2017)
#4167Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L (2021)
vivo Y55s (2017)
Performance
59.953.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.8
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
53.050.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.235.7
Summary
- The alcatel 1L (2021) features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the vivo Y55s (2017) has a smaller 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.8 GHz compared to the Snapdragon 425 in the vivo, which runs at 1.4 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the alcatel offers a wider aperture of f/1.9 for better low-light performance.
- The alcatel also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2730 mAh battery in the vivo.
- In terms of software experience, the alcatel runs Android 11 (Go edition), while the vivo operates on an older Android 6 (Marshmallow) with Funtouch 3.
- Build quality differs as well, with the alcatel having a plastic frame and back, while the vivo features an aluminum back and frame, making it lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L (2021)
vivo Y55s (2017)
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2017
Announced
2021, January 12
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 306
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 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/2.2, AF
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
2730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
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)
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
179 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass