alcatel X1
#3568
Vertu Signature Touch
#3611Category Breakdown
alcatel X1
Vertu Signature Touch
Performance
55.867.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
80.483.8
Battery
20.220.6
Build
78.415.3
Connectivity
43.759.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
40.139.7
Summary
- The alcatel X1 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Vertu Signature Touch has a smaller 4.7-inch Sapphire crystal glass display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel X1 is powered by a Snapdragon 415 chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Vertu Signature Touch utilizes a Snapdragon 801 with a quad-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Vertu's camera is Hasselblad certified, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The alcatel X1 has a 2150 mAh battery, slightly less than the Vertu's 2275 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- The software experience differs as the alcatel runs Android 5.1, while the Vertu operates on an older Android 4.4.2, and the Vertu includes stereo speakers, enhancing audio output compared to the alcatel's single speaker setup.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel X1
Vertu Signature Touch
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Also known as Alcatel X1 7053D
Also known as Vertu Signature Touch RM-980V, RM-980C
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Scratch-proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, Hasselblad certified, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2275 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2275 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)
145 x 69 x 10.7 mm (5.71 x 2.72 x 0.42 in)
Weight
140 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Jet/ Claret leather, pure Jet leather, pure Jet red gold, Seaspray/ Damson/ Pure navy lizard, Jet alligator, Clous De Paris
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass