alcatel 3 (2025)
#3124
TCL 503
#3304Category Breakdown
alcatel 3 (2025)
TCL 503
Performance
67.266.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
44.545.0
Battery
35.833.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
51.550.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.642.2
Summary
- The alcatel 3 (2025) features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the TCL 503 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by similar octa-core processors, but the alcatel uses a newer 22 nm chipset compared to the TCL's 28 nm.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the TCL's camera can upscale to 13 MP and has an auxiliary lens.
- The alcatel 3 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 5010 mAh versus the TCL's 5000 mAh, and both support 10W charging.
- Regarding software, the alcatel runs on Android 15 (Go edition), while the TCL operates on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience on the alcatel.
- Both phones share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, and they weigh nearly the same.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3 (2025)
TCL 503
General
Release Date
2025, May 21
2024, February 26
Announced
2025, May 21
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits
IPS LCD, 350 nits (typ)
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8322
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP (upscaled to 13 MP), f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFAuxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP (upscaled to 8 MP), f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5010 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
185.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Space Gray, Teal Blue
Space Gray, Midnight Blue
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, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15 (Go edition)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer