Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a smaller 4.7-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, but the Lumia 550 has a slightly lower CPU clock speed at 1.1 GHz compared to the Pixi's 1.3 GHz.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia supports autofocus and records video at 720p, whereas the Pixi records at 1080p.
- The Pixi 3 has a significantly larger battery capacity of 4060 mAh compared to the Lumia's 2100 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Both run on Microsoft Windows 10, providing a similar software experience, but the build quality differs, with the Lumia being heavier and thicker than the Pixi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (8) LTE
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 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 MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4060 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, 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)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Smoky Grey, Soft Gold, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

