Category Breakdown
alcatel 1S (2021)
Nokia C3
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.157.0
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 Nokia C3's 5.99-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Nokia C3 uses a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The alcatel's camera system includes a 13 MP main sensor and a dual-camera setup, whereas the Nokia C3 has an 8 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the alcatel at 4000 mAh compared to the Nokia's 3040 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, but the alcatel comes with Android 11, while the Nokia C3 operates on Android 10.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the alcatel is slightly heavier at 190g versus the Nokia's 184.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1S (2021)
Nokia C3
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2020, August 04
Announced
2021, January 12
2020, August 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 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)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 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)
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3040 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
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)
159.9 x 77 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 3.03 x 0.34 in)
Weight
190 g
184.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Elegant Black, Twilight Blue
Nordic blue, Sand gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 10
OS Version
Android 11
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

