Category Breakdown
alcatel 7
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance
65.769.9
Camera
44.219.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
48.950.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.840.4
Summary
- The Alcatel 7 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2180 pixels, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) has a slightly smaller 5.93-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel is powered by a Mediatek Helio P23 chipset, whereas the Huawei utilizes a Kirin 659, with both devices equipped with 32GB of storage but differing RAM options, with the Y9 offering up to 4GB.
- The camera capabilities of the Y9 are superior, featuring a 16 MP rear camera compared to the Alcatel's 12 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery capacity, but the Alcatel supports 10W charging, while the Y9 does not specify charging capabilities.
- The Alcatel runs on Android 8.1, while the Huawei operates on Android 8.0 with EMUI, indicating a slight variation in software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Alcatel having a plastic body and the Huawei featuring a glass front and aluminum back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 7
Huawei Y9 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
For metroPCS
Also known as Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus in China
Display
Size
6"
5.93"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2180 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 (16 nm)
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-T830 MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.8, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.1 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.38 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
157.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro (market dependent), proximity, compass

