alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
#3449
ZTE Star 2
#4533Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
ZTE Star 2
Performance
61.459.5
Camera
28.454.3
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.221.2
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
45.345.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.932.8
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 ZTE Star 2 has a smaller 5.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the ZTE utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, which may offer better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Star 2 supports 4K video recording, while the alcatel is limited to 1080p.
- The alcatel has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2400 mAh battery of the ZTE, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The alcatel runs on Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more modern software experience than the older Android 4.4 (KitKat) on the ZTE.
- In terms of build quality, the alcatel is heavier at 190g with a glass front and plastic back, while the lighter ZTE weighs 130g, but specific materials for the ZTE are not detailed.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
ZTE Star 2
General
Release Date
2021, June 25
2014
Announced
2021, June 25
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Star II
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
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.4 x 74.8 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.94 x 0.38 in)
140.3 x 69.2 x 6.9 mm (5.52 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
190 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass