Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero 2
Nokia 8.1 Plus
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
46.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.558.4
Summary
- The alcatel Hero 2 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Nokia 8.1 Plus has a slightly larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Hero 2 is powered by a Mediatek MT8392 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Nokia 8.1 Plus offers more RAM options (4GB or 6GB) and a more powerful octa-core CPU, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Hero 2 is a 13.1 MP rear shooter with OIS, while the Nokia 8.1 Plus boasts a 48 MP main camera and an additional ultrawide lens, allowing for more versatile photography.
- Battery capacity is 3100 mAh for the Hero 2, whereas the Nokia 8.1 Plus supports faster charging at 18W, though its capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run Android, but the Hero 2 operates on an older version (4.4.2), which may limit software experience compared to the more recent Android version on the Nokia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero 2
Nokia 8.1 Plus
General
Release Date
2014
N/A
Announced
2014
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
Memory
16GB (12.9GB user available), 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
13.1 MP, AF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
5 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
12 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.21 x 0.31 in)
N/A
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

