alcatel 3v
#4618
Nokia N8
#6681Category Breakdown
alcatel 3v
Nokia N8
Performance
54.232.2
Camera
27.915.4
Display
58.975.1
Battery
24.212.3
Build
0.215.6
Connectivity
53.831.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.222.6
Summary
- The Alcatel 3V features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Nokia N8's 3.5-inch AMOLED display at 360 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT8735A chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Nokia N8 uses a 680 MHz ARM 11 processor, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Alcatel.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Alcatel can record video at 1080p, whereas the N8 is limited to 720p.
- The Alcatel 3V has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the N8's 1200 mAh, offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software experience, the Alcatel runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo), whereas the Nokia N8 operates on Symbian^3, which may limit app availability and updates.
- The build quality of the Alcatel is more modern, with a slimmer profile and lighter weight compared to the bulkier and heavier Nokia N8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3v
Nokia N8
General
Release Date
2018
2010
Announced
2018
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
1080
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53
680 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Broadcom BCM2727
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, 1/1.83", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, ND filter
Front Camera
5 MP
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
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)
113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc (4.47 x 2.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
155 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass