Category Breakdown
alcatel 1v (2019)
Sonim XP5plus
Performance
57.063.9
Camera
27.919.1
Display
54.427.2
Battery
21.426.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.752.6
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
31.433.3
Summary
- The alcatel 1v (2019) features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, while the Sonim XP5plus has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Sonim utilizes a more capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, providing better processing power.
- The camera on the Sonim XP5plus is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the alcatel's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Sonim at 3500 mAh versus the alcatel's 2460 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- The alcatel runs on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), while the Sonim operates on a customized version of Android 11, which may offer a different software experience.
- Build quality differs significantly, with the Sonim being bulkier and heavier at 275g compared to the alcatel's 153.2g, reflecting its rugged design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1v (2019)
Sonim XP5plus
General
Release Date
2019
2022, July 15
Announced
2019
2022, July 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
2.8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~195 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
480
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 610
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µmor8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2460 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.1 x 72.2 x 8.9 mm (5.87 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
148.7 x 65.9 x 21 mm (5.85 x 2.59 x 0.83 in)
Weight
153.2 g
275 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Anthracite Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Gold, Metallic Rose
Black
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 21.1/5.76 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 11)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) - market dependant, accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, barometer

