Category Breakdown
alcatel 3L
Cubot Pocket 3
Performance
54.873.8
Camera
28.439.6
Display
56.516.9
Battery
26.624.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.360.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.232.6
Summary
- The alcatel 3L features a larger 5.94-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Cubot Pocket 3 has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a lower resolution of 480 x 1170 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel 3L is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset, offering basic functionality, whereas the Cubot Pocket 3 utilizes a more capable Mediatek Helio G85, providing better processing power with its octa-core CPU.
- The camera on the Cubot Pocket 3 is superior with a 20 MP rear sensor compared to the alcatel 3L's 13 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the alcatel 3L at 3500 mAh, compared to the Cubot Pocket 3's 3000 mAh, but both devices support wired charging only.
- Finally, the alcatel 3L runs on Android 8.1, while the Cubot Pocket 3 offers a more recent Android 12 experience, enhancing software features and security.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3L
Cubot Pocket 3
General
Release Date
2019
2022
Announced
2019
2022
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.94"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~289 ppi density)
480 x 1170 pixels (~281 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769CZ Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 - EuropeQuad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8100 - EuropeAdreno 504
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
20 MP, (wide)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
133.2 x 58.5 x 12.3 mm (5.24 x 2.30 x 0.48 in)
Weight
145 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Anthracite black, Metallic Blue
Blue, Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, market dependent), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

