Alcatel A3 XL (9008J) vs Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL vs Motorola Moto E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2018 8:00 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:32 PM

Compare Motorola Moto E3 X Alcatel A3 XL (9008J) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) Compare Alcatel A3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)

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!

13 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+141 grams (4.94 ounces)13% Lighter
245 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
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Model	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Other model names	Alcatel A3 XL 16GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008J	Lenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Alcatel	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2017	8/1/2016
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)	71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold	• Colors: Black, White • LED notification • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered