alcatel X1
#3568
Samsung Galaxy A7
#3497Category Breakdown
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy A7
Performance
55.857.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
80.482.8
Battery
20.222.4
Build
78.490.5
Connectivity
43.756.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.140.6
Summary
- The alcatel X1 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, but the Galaxy A7 offers a more powerful CPU option.
- Both cameras have a 13 MP rear sensor and 5 MP front sensor, but the A7 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0 compared to the X1's f/2.2.
- The Galaxy A7 also has a larger battery capacity of 2600 mAh versus the X1's 2150 mAh.
- Regarding software, the X1 runs Android 5.1, while the A7 originally launched with Android 4.4.4 but is upgradable to 5.0.2.
- Both devices have a premium build with Gorilla Glass 4, but the A7 uses a plastic back compared to the X1's glass back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy A7
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel X1 7053D
Versions: A700F (EMEA), A700FD (Malaysia, Pakistan), A700K/A700S/A700L (Korea)
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FDExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FDOcta-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405 - A700FDMali-T628 MP6 - A700F
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 69.2 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in)
Weight
140 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Black
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass