alcatel 3
#4778
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
alcatel 3
Lava Icon
Performance
49.739.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.731.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.124.2
Summary
- The alcatel 3 features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Lava Icon's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset, while the Lava Icon uses a Quad-core Cortex-A7 processor, both with 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the alcatel 3 has phase detection autofocus, whereas the Lava Icon has autofocus.
- The alcatel 3 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery of the Lava Icon.
- Software-wise, the alcatel 3 runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo), offering a more updated experience than the Lava Icon, which operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- In terms of build quality, the alcatel 3 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Lava Icon, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
145 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Spectrum Black, Spectrum Gold (LATAM), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue (APAC), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold (EU/MEA)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity