Category Breakdown
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy C7 (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 C7 (2017) has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the X1 is powered by a Snapdragon 415 chipset with 2GB RAM, whereas the C7 utilizes a more powerful octa-core processor with 4GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the C7's camera has a wider aperture (f/1.7) and a superior 16 MP selfie camera compared to the X1's 5 MP.
- The C7 also has a significantly larger battery capacity of 3000 mAh compared to the X1's 2150 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- In terms of software experience, the X1 runs on Android 5.1, while the C7 is equipped with Android 7.1, providing a more updated user interface and features.
- Both devices have a premium build quality, with the X1 featuring Gorilla Glass 4 on both front and back, and the C7 having a glass front with an aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Alcatel X1 7053D
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
GPU
Adreno 405
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.7, AF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
152.4 x 74.7 x 7.9 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Gold, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

