Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE
BlackBerry Q5
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Smoky Grey, Soft Gold, White
Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

