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alcatel Pixi 8

alcatel Pixi 8

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Karbonn A37

Karbonn A37

#7821

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