Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 8
Karbonn A37
Performance
11.625.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
20.316.9
Battery
25.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
12.930.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.217.3
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 8 features a larger 8.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Karbonn A37's 7.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the A37 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Pixi 8 lacks specific CPU details.
- The camera on the A37 is superior with a 2 MP rear camera, compared to the Pixi 8's VGA rear camera.
- The Pixi 8 has a slightly larger 3240 mAh battery compared to the A37's 3000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the Pixi 8 on Android 4.4.2 and the A37 on Android 4.1.
- The build quality is similar, with the Pixi 8 being slightly lighter at 325g versus the A37's 335g, but both lack advanced materials or water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 8
Karbonn A37
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
800
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (EMEA), 8GB 1GB RAM (LATAM)
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3240 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
209 x 124.5 x 9 mm (8.23 x 4.90 x 0.35 in)
197 x 124 x 12.3 mm (7.76 x 4.88 x 0.48 in)
Weight
325 g
335 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bluish Black, Chocolate, Aubergine
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
No
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
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 4.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer

