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alcatel 3

alcatel 3

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Lava X81

Lava X81

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Category Breakdown

alcatel 3
Lava X81
Performance
49.749.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.745.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.127.4

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 X81's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • Both devices utilize a Mediatek chipset with similar quad-core CPU configurations, but the alcatel 3 has 2GB of RAM versus the Lava X81's 3GB, potentially impacting multitasking performance.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava X81 offers autofocus while the alcatel 3 uses PDAF.
  • The alcatel 3 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Lava X81's 2700 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the alcatel 3 runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo), providing a more updated experience than the Lava X81's Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
  • Overall, the alcatel 3 offers a larger display, better battery capacity, and a more recent software version, while the Lava X81 has a slight edge in RAM and autofocus camera functionality.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel 3
Lava X81

General

Release Date

2018
2016

Announced

2018
2016

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

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8100
Mali-T720

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4

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
2700 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 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)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)

Weight

145 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Spectrum Black, Spectrum Gold (LATAM), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue (APAC), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold (EU/MEA)
Space Grey/Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

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, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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