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Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) vs Sharp FX (STX-2)

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

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Compare Sharp FX X Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) 26Points
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

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

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A3 XL Max (9008N)} 26 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) vs FX (STX-2)} 2 Advantages Sharp FX (STX-2)
+3GB LPDDR323 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB
+32GB (22GB available)281 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (80MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)84%
Thinner
vs15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+245 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+6"100%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh142%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1240 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)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)12%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
3.5mm jack
FM
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
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ModelAlcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
Other model namesAlcatel A3 XL Max 32GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008NAT&T Sharp FX STX-2, Sharp FX AT&T
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandAlcatelSharp
Release date3/1/20177/25/2010
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)55.9 x 114.3 millimeters (2.2 x 4.5 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)feature not registered
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3128MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)256MB (80MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
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 zoomOnly digital zoom
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 Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
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 Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
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, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BTR2
Battery capacity3000 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold• Colors: Black
• Facebook, Twitter, MySpace
• Tetris, UNO, Pacman games
• AT&T Mobile TV
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)Sharp FX (STX-2)
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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