alcatel X1
#3218
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
#3215Category Breakdown
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The alcatel X1 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel X1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 chipset, whereas the Galaxy A3 utilizes the more efficient Exynos 7870 Octa.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy A3 offers a wider aperture of f/1.9 compared to the X1's f/2.2, enhancing low-light performance.
- The Galaxy A3 also has a larger battery capacity at 2350 mAh versus the X1's 2150 mAh.
- Both phones are built with Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, but the Galaxy A3 runs on Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to Android 8.0, while the X1 operates on Android 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Alcatel X1 7053D
Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE, TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM, IDN, THA); A320Y (NZL, MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 69.2 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes