alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
#10042
Huawei Ascend Y221
#10045Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
Huawei Ascend Y221
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.950.9
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) and Huawei Ascend Y221 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the same Mediatek MT6572M chipset, dual-core CPU, and Mali-400 GPU, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are also alike, with both having a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera, but the Y221 supports video recording while the Pixi 3 does not.
- The battery capacity of the Y221 is slightly higher at 1350 mAh compared to the Pixi 3's 1300 mAh, potentially offering marginally better longevity.
- Build quality shows the Pixi 3 being lighter at 100g, while the Y221 is slightly bulkier at 130g.
- Both run on Android 4.4 KitKat, providing a similar software experience, though the Y221 has a more recent version of the OS.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
Huawei Ascend Y221
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
112.2 x 62 x 11.9 mm (4.42 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight
100 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (optional)
No
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes