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Blu X Link vs Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)

Side by side comparison between Blu X Link vs Alcatel A3 XL devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.1"
IPS

240x240

N/A
4MB
RAM

Single-core

320
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Alcatel A3 XL (9008J) Compare Blu X Link X
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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X Link} 6 Advantages Blu X Link vs A3 XL (9008J)} 24 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
+65 grams (2.28 ounces)145%
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+309 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
256MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR3511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4MBvs+16GB (11GB available)2815 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)68%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x240 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
1.1"vs+6"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
320 mAhvs+3000 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

6 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
MicroUSB 2.0 / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
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ModelBlu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Other model namesBlu X Link X060Alcatel A3 XL 16GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008J
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandBluAlcatel
Release date5/1/20183/1/2017
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)45.8 x 54 millimeters (1.8 x 2.13 in)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)
Weight65 grams (2.28 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.1" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~15.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)309 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT250264bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 256MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
RAM memory4MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4MB
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity320 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold
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• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu X LinkAlcatel A3 XL (9008J)
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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