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alcatel 1V (2021)

alcatel 1V (2021)

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BlackBerry Passport

BlackBerry Passport

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Category Breakdown

alcatel 1V (2021)
BlackBerry Passport
Performance
60.264.2
Camera
28.464.2
Display
56.560.4
Battery
33.726.5
Build
67.974.4
Connectivity
54.658.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
42.746.7

Summary

  • The alcatel 1V (2021) features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the BlackBerry Passport has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, whereas the Passport utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, offering better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Passport includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and can record video at 60fps, compared to the alcatel's 30fps.
  • The alcatel has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Passport's 3450 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
  • Regarding software, the alcatel runs on Android 11 (Go edition), while the Passport operates on BlackBerry OS 10.3, which offers a different user experience focused on productivity.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the Passport featuring Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, giving it a more premium feel compared to the alcatel's plastic construction.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel 1V (2021)
BlackBerry Passport

General

Release Date

2021
2014

Announced

2021
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.52"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1440 x 1440 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~453 ppi density)

PPI

720
1440

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 330

Memory

32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 30mm (standard), AF, OIS

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide)

Front Camera Features

HDR
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
3450 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

10W wired
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)

Weight

190 g
196 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame

Colors

Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11 (Go edition)
BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass