Category Breakdown
alcatel Pulsemix
BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
Performance
52.840.9
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.541.2
Battery
23.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.839.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.623.1
Summary
- The alcatel Pulsemix features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi, while the BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE has a 5.0-inch LCD display with a similar resolution but a higher pixel density of around 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pulsemix is powered by a Mediatek MT6738 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the BLU's Mediatek MT6735 with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the BLU Studio C has a significantly higher 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Pulsemix's 2 MP.
- The Pulsemix has a 2800 mAh battery, while the BLU Studio C has a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Finally, the Pulsemix runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated software experience than the BLU's Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pulsemix
BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
For North America, Cricket
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6738
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
144.4 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
145.7 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metal Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

