alcatel A3 XL
#6076
BLU Grand Max
#5707Category Breakdown
alcatel A3 XL
BLU Grand Max
Performance
42.941.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
45.956.5
Battery
24.220.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.429.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.326.7
Summary
- The alcatel A3 XL features a larger 6.0-inch IPS FL LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Grand Max has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A3 XL is powered by a Mediatek MT8735B chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, compared to the Grand Max's Mediatek MT6580 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Max offers a higher 8 MP selfie camera versus the A3 XL's 5 MP.
- The A3 XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Grand Max's 2200 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the A3 XL runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Grand Max operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience for the A3 XL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel A3 XL
BLU Grand Max
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS FL LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735B
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP or 8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 82.5 x 7.9 mm (6.50 x 3.25 x 0.31 in)
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sideral Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity