Category Breakdown
alcatel Fierce XL (Windows)
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
Performance
46.447.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.572.3
Battery
21.819.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
43.744.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.234.3
Summary
- The alcatel Fierce XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.2-inch S-PureLED display of the Sharp Aquos Crystal 2, though both have a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fierce XL is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.1 GHz, while the Aquos Crystal 2 uses a slightly faster Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz.
- Both devices have 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, but the Aquos Crystal 2 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Fierce XL is limited to 720p.
- The Fierce XL has a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the 2030 mAh battery in the Aquos Crystal 2.
- In terms of software, the Fierce XL runs Windows 10, while the Aquos Crystal 2 operates on Android 5.0.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Fierce XL being heavier and bulkier, while the Aquos Crystal 2 has a more compact design with a glass front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fierce XL (Windows)
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
S-PureLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2030 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 77.8 x 9.5 mm (5.98 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
136 x 71 x 11 mm (5.35 x 2.80 x 0.43 in)
Weight
174 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Light Blue
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

