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alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE

alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE

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BlackBerry Q5

BlackBerry Q5

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Category Breakdown

alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE
BlackBerry Q5
Performance
44.444.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
57.756.5
Battery
29.220.3
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
40.448.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.325.6

Summary

  • The alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE features a larger 8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the BlackBerry Q5 has a smaller 3.1-inch IPS LCD with a 720 x 720 pixel resolution, offering higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Pixi 3 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 210, whereas the Q5 utilizes a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, giving the Pixi 3 a slight edge in multitasking.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Q5 includes autofocus.
  • The Pixi 3 has a significantly larger 4060 mAh battery compared to the Q5's 2180 mAh, which may lead to longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Pixi 3 runs on Windows 10, while the Q5 operates on BlackBerry OS 10.2, providing different user experiences.
  • The build quality of the Q5 is more compact and heavier, while the Pixi 3 is larger and lighter.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE
BlackBerry Q5

General

Release Date

2016
2013

Announced

2016
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

8"
3.1"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)

PPI

800
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait

GPU

Adreno 304
Adreno 225

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4060 mAh
2180 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 4060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2180 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

209 x 124.9 x 8.3 mm (8.23 x 4.92 x 0.33 in)
120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)

Weight

N/A
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Smoky Grey, Soft Gold, White
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.33 W/kg (head)     0.85 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE
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

Microsoft Windows 10
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass