alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE
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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
#8229Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
Performance
40.142.5
Camera
39.614.1
Display
19.117.9
Battery
23.012.7
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
38.337.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.215.8
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE features a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display at 640 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Pixi 3 has 1GB of RAM compared to the Bold's 768MB.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Bold Touch can record video at 720p, whereas the Pixi 3's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Pixi 3 is equipped with a 2800 mAh battery, significantly larger than the Bold's 1230 mAh.
- The Pixi 3 runs on Android 5.0, providing a more modern software experience compared to the BlackBerry OS 7.0 on the Bold Touch.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) 4G
Previously rumored as BlackBerry Montana
Display
Size
5.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
720
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core
1.2 GHz QC 8655
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP / 5 MP
N/A
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
2800 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
115 x 66 x 10.5 mm (4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Volcano Black, White, Amber Orange, Tango Red, Neon Pink, Laser Yellow, Vivid Green, Sharp Blue, Metallic Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass