alcatel Pixi 3 (8) 3G
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Maxwest Astro X5
#8324Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (8) 3G
Maxwest Astro X5
Performance
37.234.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
20.316.9
Battery
25.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.130.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.215.5
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (8) 3G features a larger 8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing a better viewing experience compared to the 5-inch display of the Maxwest Astro X5, which has a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixi 3 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, offering slightly better performance than the Astro X5's 1.0 GHz dual-core CPU.
- The camera on the Pixi 3 is modest with a 2 MP rear camera, while the Astro X5 has a more capable 5 MP rear camera, allowing for higher-quality images.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the Pixi 3 housing a 3240 mAh battery compared to the Astro X5's 2100 mAh, resulting in longer usage times for the Pixi 3.
- Both devices run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and have similar connectivity options, but the Pixi 3 is heavier at 335g versus the Astro X5's 154g, affecting portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (8) 3G
Maxwest Astro X5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
800
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8312 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3240 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
209 x 124 x 9.2 mm (8.23 x 4.88 x 0.36 in)
143.7 x 72.8 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
335 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, Blue, Red, Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity