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Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G X Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) 04Points
Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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38Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N) Compare Alcatel A3 XL Max X
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)

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 Max (9008N)} 4 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)} 38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)31%
Lighter		vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+256GB (221GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3088 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+494 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.9"15%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP16 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 10MP104%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+25W4 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) / Fingerprint sensor (under display)
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
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ModelAlcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Other model namesAlcatel A3 XL Max 32GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008Nκ°€λŸ­μ‹œ λ…ΈνŠΈ20 Ultra SM-N986N (Snapdragon)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil		South Korea
South Korea
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date3/1/20178/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x3088 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI494 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

πŸ€– Operating System

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 508760 (v8)
Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
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 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/3.0120mm1.0Β΅mPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom50x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120Β°13mm1/2.55"1.4Β΅m
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.33" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Goldβ€’ Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
β€’ Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
β€’ Bixby
β€’ Samsung Wireless DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
β€’ Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)

☒️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)
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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