alcatel Pixi 3 (7)
#7317
Microsoft Surface
#7250Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (7)
Microsoft Surface
Performance
40.554.4
Camera
39.614.1
Display
17.922.9
Battery
23.23.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
13.420.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.519.8
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (7) features a compact build with a 7.0-inch TFT display at a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface offers a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixi 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT8127 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Surface utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 with 32GB of RAM, providing significantly better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Pixi 3 is limited to a 2 MP rear sensor, while the Surface has a 1.2 MP rear camera and a 1.2 MP front camera, offering slightly better selfie options.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Surface at 31.5mAh compared to the Pixi 3's 2820mAh, which may impact overall usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Pixi 3 on Android 4.4.2 and the Surface on Windows RT, leading to distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (7)
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (7) Wi-Fi
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
600
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8127 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-450MP4
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2820 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2820 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
189 x 111 x 9.1 mm (7.44 x 4.37 x 0.36 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
260 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, Blue, Red, Pink
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass