alcatel 1S (2021)
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Tecno Camon 12 Air
#3604Category Breakdown
alcatel 1S (2021)
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Performance
63.762.4
Camera
28.428.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
53.044.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.539.8
Summary
- The alcatel 1S (2021) and Tecno Camon 12 Air both feature a plastic build with glass fronts, but the alcatel is slightly heavier at 190g compared to the Camon’s 181g.
- Both devices have similar IPS LCD displays, with the alcatel measuring 6.52 inches and the Camon at 6.55 inches, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by the Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 chipset, while the Camon uses either the Helio A22 or P22, with the alcatel having an octa-core CPU versus the Camon’s quad-core option.
- The camera capabilities differ, with the alcatel featuring a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, while the Camon boasts a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the alcatel supports 10W charging, whereas the Camon does not specify any charging capability.
- Lastly, the alcatel runs on Android 11, offering a more recent software experience compared to the Camon’s Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1S (2021)
Tecno Camon 12 Air
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2019
Announced
2021, January 12
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.55"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 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 MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSD
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)
16 MP, PDAF5 MP2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
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)
164.2 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Elegant Black, Twilight Blue
Ocean Blue, Alpenglow Gold, Stellar Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity