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Category Breakdown

alcatel 3v
Nokia N8
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.655.5

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
12 MP

Main Camera Details

12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, 1/1.83", AF

Front Camera

5 MP
N/A

Front Camera Details

5 MP
VGA videocall camera

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)

Selfie Video

720p
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh

OS Version

Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes