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Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) vs Apple Watch 3 (38mm)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 X Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) 17Points
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Apple Watch 3 (38mm) Compare Alcatel A3 XL X
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)

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)} 17 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) vs Watch 3 (38mm)} 12 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)38%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs340x272 pixels
+6"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.5"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh10 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs279 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
8GB (3.8GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)163%
More internal storage for applications and files
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+42 grams (1.47 ounces)3 times
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPIvs+290 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
ModelAlcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Watch 3 (38mm)
Other model namesAlcatel A3 XL 8GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008DApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelApple
Release date3/1/20179/22/2017
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)42 grams (1.47 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6" inches1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels340x272 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI290 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (3.8GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
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)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
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 850/900/1900/2100A1889 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1890 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)LTE Cat4
A1889 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1890 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
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 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh279 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold• Colors: Silver, Space black
• Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition)
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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