Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
Blackview S8
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.157.8
Summary
- The alcatel 1L Pro (2021) features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Blackview S8 has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the Blackview's Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB of RAM, giving the latter an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the alcatel includes a 5 MP selfie camera, whereas the Blackview lacks a front-facing camera.
- The alcatel has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Blackview offers a slightly larger 3180 mAh battery with faster 10W charging.
- For software, the alcatel runs Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more updated experience compared to the Blackview's Android 7.0 (Nougat).
- Build quality differs as well, with the alcatel using a glass front and plastic back, while the Blackview features a glass front and aluminum back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
Blackview S8
General
Release Date
2021, June 25
2017
Announced
2021, June 25
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
3180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.4 x 74.8 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.94 x 0.38 in)
154 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

