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

