Category Breakdown
alcatel 3L (2020)
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Performance
67.274.4
Camera
28.466.9
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.126.3
Build
67.994.3
Connectivity
46.859.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.750.4
Summary
- The alcatel 3L (2020) features a plastic build with a glass front, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a more premium glass back and aluminum frame, contributing to a sturdier feel.
- The alcatel's 6.22-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, whereas the Mi 8 Lite offers a sharper 6.26-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, while the Mi 8 Lite utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, providing better processing capabilities.
- The alcatel's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the Mi 8 Lite's 12 MP, but the latter supports 4K video recording, which the alcatel does not.
- The alcatel has a larger 4000 mAh battery, while the Mi 8 Lite has a smaller 3350 mAh battery but supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the Mi 8 Lite originally launched with Android 8.1 and features MIUI 11, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3L (2020)
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
General
Release Date
2020
2018
Announced
2020
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8X)
Display
Size
6.22"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.25", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide/depth sensor), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
Auto HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
165 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Chameleon Blue, Dark Chrome, Agate Green
Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

