alcatel Crystal
#9516
Nokia 3500 classic
#9137Category Breakdown
alcatel Crystal
Nokia 3500 classic
Performance
15.915.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
19.530.6
Battery
5.07.2
Build
15.116.3
Connectivity
4.23.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.113.2
Summary
- The alcatel Crystal and Nokia 3500 classic both feature a 1.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Nokia supports 256K colors compared to the alcatel's 65K, potentially offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel has a slight edge with 10GB of RAM versus the Nokia's 8.5GB.
- The Nokia's camera is superior at 2 MP compared to the alcatel's 1.3 MP, providing better image quality.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Nokia at 820 mAh compared to the alcatel's 720 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, but the Nokia is lighter and slimmer, enhancing its build quality.
- Overall, the Nokia 3500 classic offers a more robust camera and battery life, while the alcatel Crystal has a slight advantage in RAM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Crystal
Nokia 3500 classic
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
10MB
8.5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
720 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery (BL-4C)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
94.3 x 46.2 x 19.4 mm (3.71 x 1.82 x 0.76 in)
107 x 45 x 13.1 mm, 59 cc (4.21 x 1.77 x 0.52 in)
Weight
85 g
81 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue
Grey, Pink, Mandarine, Azure Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A