alcatel Pixi First
#8621
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
#8284Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi First
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
Performance
30.042.5
Camera
19.014.1
Display
16.917.9
Battery
14.512.7
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
28.734.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.615.6
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi First features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display at 640 x 480 pixels, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixi First is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with 4GB of RAM, compared to the Bold Touch's 1.2 GHz single-core processor and 768MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Pixi First.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pixi First supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Bold Touch is limited to 720p.
- The Pixi First has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1450 mAh compared to the Bold Touch's 1230 mAh, which may offer marginally better battery life.
- The Pixi First runs on Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern software experience than the BlackBerry OS 7.0 found in the Bold Touch.
- Overall, the Pixi First presents a more contemporary build and performance profile, while the Bold Touch emphasizes a compact form factor and a unique software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi First
BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as BlackBerry Dakota, BlackBerry Magnum
Display
Size
4"
2.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
480
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7731
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz QC 8655
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.1 x 64.4 x 9.7 mm (4.81 x 2.54 x 0.38 in)
115 x 66 x 10.5 mm (4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Silver, Gold, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, BlackBerry Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Yes
Proximity, compass