alcatel 3x (2018)
#11214
BlackBerry Classic Non Camera
#11223Category Breakdown
alcatel 3x (2018)
BlackBerry Classic Non Camera
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
44.043.1
Summary
- The Alcatel 3X (2018) features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a more modern aspect ratio compared to the BlackBerry Classic's 3.5-inch 720 x 720 pixel display.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6739 chipset, while the BlackBerry utilizes a dual-core Krait processor, which may result in better multitasking on the Alcatel.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, but the Alcatel supports 1080p video recording.
- The Alcatel has a 3000mAh battery, providing a longer usage time compared to the BlackBerry's 2500mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Alcatel runs on Android 7.1, offering a more versatile app ecosystem, whereas the BlackBerry operates on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, which is more limited in terms of applications.
- Build quality shows the Alcatel being lighter at 144g compared to the heavier 178g of the BlackBerry, though both lack water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3x (2018)
BlackBerry Classic Non Camera
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
For Verizon
Display
Size
5.7"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~291 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.5 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
Weight
144 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Gold - EU/MEASpectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold - LATAM
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes