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Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) vs Alcatel PulseMix

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

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Compare Alcatel PulseMix X Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) 05Points
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel PulseMix

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

A3 XL (9008D 8GB)} 5 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) vs PulseMix} 11 Advantages Alcatel PulseMix
+6"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 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)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3.8GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)163%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
245 PPIvs+282 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash on both camerasvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
 
ModelAlcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Other model namesAlcatel A3 XL 8GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008DAlcatel A50 5085C (Cricket Wireles), OT-5085C
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandAlcatelAlcatel
Release date3/1/20176/1/2017
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)72.1 x 146 millimeters (2.84 x 5.75 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (3.8GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDLED
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 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold• Colors: Gray
• LED back cover
• VoLTE
• HAC M4/T3
• Optional: LightUp SNAPBAK, Power SNAPBAK, Sound SNAPBAK

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Alcatel PulseMix
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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