alcatel 3v
#4618
BLU Life One M
#6319Category Breakdown
alcatel 3v
BLU Life One M
Performance
54.245.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.833.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.224.2
Summary
- The alcatel 3v features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 display of the BLU Life One M, resulting in sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT8735A chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the BLU Life One M uses a slightly older Mediatek MT6589T with 4GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking efficiency.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the alcatel's selfie camera is superior at 5 MP compared to the 2 MP on the BLU.
- The alcatel also has a larger 3000 mAh battery, offering potentially better longevity than the 2000 mAh battery in the BLU.
- Software-wise, the alcatel runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo), providing a more updated experience than the BLU's Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
- Overall, the alcatel 3v offers a more advanced build quality, display, performance, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3v
BLU Life One M
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735A
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162 x 76 x 8.1 mm (6.38 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
144 x 74 x 9 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold
Blue, White
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 42.2/11.5 Mbps
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
microUSB 2.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass