Alcatel A3 XL (9008J) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 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 Samsung Galaxy Xcover X Alcatel A3 XL (9008J) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690) Compare Alcatel A3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

25 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (11GB available)74 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)45% Thinner	vs	11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+245 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	158 PPI
+6"64% Larger screen	vs	3.65"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 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	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)59% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+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 supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

+4 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
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Model	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Other model names	Alcatel A3 XL 16GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008J	Samsung Galaxy Xtreme S5690
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	10/1/2011
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)	65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	3.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	158 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)	32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1500 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	6.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	660 hours (27.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Gray • 2GB microSD included • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)	Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)
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