alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
#6336
BQ Aquaris M4.5
#6273Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
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 BQ Aquaris M4.5 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pixi 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Aquaris M4.5 utilizes a Mediatek MT6735M chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris M4.5 has a wider aperture (f/2.0) and supports 720p video recording, while the Pixi 3 lacks this feature.
- The Pixi 3 has a 2910 mAh battery compared to the 2470 mAh battery of the Aquaris M4.5, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both run on Android Lollipop, with the Aquaris M4.5 using a slightly newer version (5.1.1).
- In terms of build quality, the BQ Aquaris M4.5 is more compact and lighter at 115g, while the Pixi 3's dimensions and weight are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
BQ Aquaris M4.5
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) 3G
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, , 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm (5.19 x 2.5 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Volcano Black, White, Amber Orange, Tango Red, Neon Pink, Laser Yellow, Vivid Green, Sharp Blue, Metallic Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes