alcatel 1S (2021)
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Blackview S8
#3782Category Breakdown
alcatel 1S (2021)
Blackview S8
Performance
63.764.2
Camera
28.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.125.6
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
53.041.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.538.5
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
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, 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)
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
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Elegant Black, Twilight Blue
Black, Gold, Blue
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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass