alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE
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BLU Life X8
#6001Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE
BLU Life X8
Performance
40.148.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
19.156.5
Battery
23.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.330.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.225.6
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 BLU Life X8 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pixi 3 is powered by a quad-core CPU, whereas the Life X8 utilizes an octa-core Mediatek processor, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Life X8 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Pixi 3's 5 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixi 3 at 2800 mAh versus the Life X8's 2500 mAh.
- Both devices run Android Lollipop, but the Life X8 originally shipped with KitKat and can be upgraded, while the Pixi 3 comes with Lollipop out of the box.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) LTE
BLU Life X8
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) 4G
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP / 5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
140.7 x 70.2 x 9.3 mm (5.54 x 2.76 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
149 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, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity