alcatel Hero
#5274
Lenovo Vibe X3 c78
#4548Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero
Lenovo Vibe X3 c78
Performance
48.153.5
Camera
35.219.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.426.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.545.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
28.532.7
Summary
- The alcatel Hero features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Lenovo Vibe X3 c78 has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589 chipset, whereas the Vibe X3 c78 utilizes an octa-core Mediatek MT6753, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Vibe X3 c78 includes phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Hero's 2 MP.
- The Hero has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3400 mAh, compared to the Vibe X3 c78's 3300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- On the software front, the Hero runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Vibe X3 c78 is equipped with a more recent Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero
Lenovo Vibe X3 c78
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
177.6 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass