alcatel 1L (2021)
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Xiaomi Mi 3
#4168Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L (2021)
Xiaomi Mi 3
Performance
59.961.1
Camera
28.436.0
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.225.2
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
53.045.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.235.6
Summary
- The alcatel 1L (2021) features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 3 has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek Helio A20 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Xiaomi Mi 3 utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 3's camera has a wider aperture and supports HDR for enhanced photography.
- The alcatel has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the Mi 3's 3050 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The alcatel runs on Android 11 (Go edition), providing a streamlined experience, while the Mi 3 originally shipped with Android 4.3, upgradable to 6.0, indicating a more dated software experience.
- The build quality of the Mi 3 benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 protection, while the alcatel uses standard glass, making the Mi 3 potentially more durable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L (2021)
Xiaomi Mi 3
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2013
Announced
2021, January 12
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
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, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
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)
144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 in)
Weight
179 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
White, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer