alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
#5554
BlackBerry Z3
#5165Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
BlackBerry Z3
Performance
41.743.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
23.421.8
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
29.828.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.329.0
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BlackBerry Z3 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pixi 3 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6580 chipset, whereas the Z3 utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, offering different processing capabilities.
- The Pixi 3's rear camera is rated at 8 MP, compared to the Z3's 5 MP, but the Z3 supports 1080p video recording, which the Pixi 3 does not specify.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixi 3 at 2910 mAh versus the Z3's 2500 mAh.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Pixi 3 on Android 5.0 and the Z3 on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, affecting the overall software experience.
- Build quality varies, with the Z3 featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Pixi 3's materials are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
BlackBerry Z3
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) 3G
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
1.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
164 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Volcano Black, White, Amber Orange, Tango Red, Neon Pink, Laser Yellow, Vivid Green, Sharp Blue, Metallic Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
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)
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity