alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) Firefox
#6091
Maxwest Astro 3.5
#6851Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) Firefox
Maxwest Astro 3.5
Performance
61.061.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
33.233.2
Battery
13.114.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.330.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.221.8
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) Firefox and Maxwest Astro 3.5 share similar display specifications, featuring a 3.5-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6572M chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 512MB RAM, resulting in comparable performance.
- However, the Maxwest Astro 3.5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400mAh compared to the alcatel's 1300mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Maxwest supports 720p video recording, while the alcatel does not specify video quality.
- The alcatel runs on Firefox OS 2.0, whereas the Maxwest operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which may provide a different software experience.
- Build-wise, the alcatel is lighter at 98g, while the Maxwest weighs 125g and offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) Firefox
Maxwest Astro 3.5
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash (optional)
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.2 x 62 x 11.9 mm (4.42 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
118.6 x 62 x 11 mm (4.67 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
Weight
98 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (optional)
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Firefox 2.0
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity