Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L) vs Lanix Alpha 950

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Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo Air vs Lanix Alpha 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/4/2018 11:43 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:05 PM

Compare Lanix Alpha 950 X Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Lanix Alpha 950 Compare Blu Vivo Air X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

16mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix Alpha 950

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!

11 Advantages Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	vs	13 Advantages Lanix Alpha 950
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+16GB (12GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8GB available)
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)183% Thinner	vs	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+306 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
4.8"	vs	+5.7"19% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+2900 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
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Model	Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Alpha 950
Other model names	Blu Vivo Air D980L, Blu D980L	TelCel Lanix A950, Lanix Alpha950, Lanix α950
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Blu	Lanix
Release date	1/1/2015	11/1/2017
Depth	5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.4 x 139.8 millimeters (2.65 x 5.5 in)	77.1 x 155.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.13 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (8GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + 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
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) Alpha 950-BAT
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	23 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	537 hours (22.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
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: Black, White • Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides of the phone • DTS surround audio	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold • Silicon case included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)	Lanix Alpha 950
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