alcatel View
#6214
BLU Elite 3.8
#7386Category Breakdown
alcatel View
BLU Elite 3.8
Performance
26.130.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
54.454.4
Battery
15.216.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.330.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.719.2
Summary
- The alcatel View features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BLU Elite 3.8 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 246 ppi compared to the View's 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the View is equipped with 4GB of RAM and a basic CPU, whereas the Elite 3.8 has 1GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but neither offers a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity of the Elite 3.8 is 1600 mAh, slightly higher than the View's 1500 mAh.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the View running Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8 and the Elite 3.8 initially on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0.
- Build quality-wise, the Elite 3.8 has defined dimensions and weight, while the View lacks specified dimensions and weight details.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel View
BLU Elite 3.8
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
Weight
N/A
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Orange
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass