alcatel 1SE (2020)
#3540
Sony Xperia XA1
#3481Category Breakdown
alcatel 1SE (2020)
Sony Xperia XA1
Performance
61.566.6
Camera
28.436.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.120.8
Build
65.874.8
Connectivity
43.162.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.240.7
Summary
- The alcatel 1SE (2020) features a larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XA1 has a smaller 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Xperia XA1 utilizes the Mediatek Helio P20, with the latter offering a faster CPU clock speed.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the alcatel offering a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Xperia's 23 MP, providing better detail in images.
- Battery life is another area of contrast, as the alcatel has a 4000 mAh capacity, significantly larger than the XA1's 2300 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, but the alcatel operates on Android 10, while the Xperia XA1 originally launched with Android 7.0, upgradeable to 8.0.
- Build quality favors the Xperia XA1 with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame, compared to the alcatel's plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1SE (2020)
Sony Xperia XA1
General
Release Date
2020, October 28
2017
Announced
2020, October 28
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia XA1 Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.22"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
145 x 67 x 8 mm (5.71 x 2.64 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Agate Greeen, Power Gray
White, Black, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 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 10
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass