alcatel Pulsemix
#6213
Coolpad Mega 3
#5909Category Breakdown
alcatel Pulsemix
Coolpad Mega 3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The alcatel Pulsemix features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Coolpad Mega 3 has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pulsemix is powered by a Mediatek MT6738 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, offering better processing power compared to the Mega 3's Mediatek MT6737 with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Pulsemix can record video at 1080p, whereas the Mega 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Pulsemix has a 2800 mAh battery, while the Mega 3 offers a larger 3050 mAh battery capacity.
- Software-wise, the Pulsemix runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated experience compared to the Mega 3's Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pulsemix
Coolpad Mega 3
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
For North America, Cricket
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6738
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T860
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
145.7 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metal Black
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes