Category Breakdown
alcatel 3c
Coolpad Mega 3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Alcatel 3C features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Coolpad Mega 3 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT8321 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Coolpad utilizes a Mediatek MT6737 with a slightly lower 1.2 GHz CPU, though both have 16GB of storage and 1GB or 2GB of RAM, respectively.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Alcatel can record video at 1080p, while the Coolpad is limited to 720p; however, the Coolpad offers a higher resolution 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Alcatel's 5 MP.
- The Alcatel has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the Coolpad's 3050 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Alcatel runs Android 7.1 Nougat, while the Coolpad operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI, and the Coolpad includes stereo speakers, which the Alcatel does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3c
Coolpad Mega 3
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-T860
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.34 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
169 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

