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Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB) 22Points
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i) Compare Alcatel A3 XL X
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)

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A3 XL (9008D 16GB)} 22 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB) vs Xperia Active (ST17i)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)34 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (320MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)100%
Thinner
vs16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+245 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+6"100%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)43%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
ModelAlcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Xperia Active (ST17i)
Other model namesAlcatel A3 XL 16GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008DSony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17i
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelSony Ericsson
Release date3/1/201710/1/2011
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold• Colors: Orange/black, White/black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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