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alcatel 1S (2021)

alcatel 1S (2021)

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Blackview S8

Blackview S8

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Category Breakdown

alcatel 1S (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 1S (2021) features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, compared to the Blackview S8's 5.7-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a more recent Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Blackview S8 uses the older MT6750T with 4GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the alcatel offers a more versatile setup with additional macro and depth sensors, while the Blackview has a simpler configuration.
  • The alcatel also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Blackview's 3180 mAh, likely providing better endurance.
  • In terms of software, the alcatel runs Android 11, offering a more updated experience than the Blackview's Android 7.0 (Nougat).
  • Build quality differs slightly, with the alcatel using a plastic back and frame, while the Blackview features an aluminum back and frame.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel 1S (2021)
Blackview S8

General

Release Date

2021, January 12
2017

Announced

2021, January 12
2017

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.52"
5.7"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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

Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T860MP2

Memory

32GB 3GB 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/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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

4000 mAh
3180 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh
3180 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

10W wired
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 2.98 x 0.35 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

Elegant Black, 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 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

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 11
Android 7.0 (Nougat)

OS Version

Android 11
Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes