Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
Vodafone Smart 4G
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5
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 Vodafone Smart 4G 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 quad-core Mediatek MT6580, whereas the Smart 4G utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Pixi 3 has a 2 MP front camera compared to the 1 MP on the Smart 4G.
- The Pixi 3 also boasts a larger 2910 mAh battery compared to the Smart 4G's 1880 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Pixi 3 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), while the Smart 4G operates on an older Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
- Build quality differs with the Pixi 3 being available in multiple colors and the Smart 4G having a single black option, along with a slightly heavier weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
Vodafone Smart 4G
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
1880 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1880 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
134 x 67.1 x 10.3 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
153 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
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

