Category Breakdown
alcatel A3 XL
Lava Pixel V1
Performance
42.947.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.956.5
Battery
24.222.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.428.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.325.3
Summary
- The alcatel A3 XL features a larger 6.0-inch IPS FL LCD display compared to the Lava Pixel V1's 5.5-inch IPS LCD, but both have the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A3 XL is powered by a Mediatek MT8735B chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Pixel V1 has a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, but with a less capable Mali-400MP2 GPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Pixel V1 can achieve a higher resolution through software interpolation.
- The A3 XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Pixel V1's 2560 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the A3 XL runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Pixel V1 originally launched with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but is upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more modern experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel A3 XL
Lava Pixel V1
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS FL LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735B
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF (13 MP via SW interpolation)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP or 8 MP
5 MP, 8 MP via SW interpolation
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2560 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2560 mAh, 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)
152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (5.99 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sideral Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold
White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
