Fairphone 4 (256GB) vs Alcatel A7 (5090i)

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Side by side comparison between Fairphone 4 vs Alcatel A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2023 7:22 AM, updated: 3/10/2023 7:41 AM

Compare Alcatel A7 X Fairphone 4 (256GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Alcatel A7 (5090i) Compare Fairphone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (256GB)

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!

29 Advantages Fairphone 4 (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Alcatel A7 (5090i)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.3"15% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+20W100% 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.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
225 grams (7.88 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)37% Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)17% Thinner
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
3905 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
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Model	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Other model names	Fairphone 4 (8GB RAM)	Alcatel A7 (4GB RAM) OT-5090I
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Fairphone	Alcatel
Release date	10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021	9/1/2017
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)	76.5 x 152.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.01 in)
Weight	225 grams (7.88 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6750T (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.78" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3905 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	634 hours (26.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10	• Colors: Metal Black • DIRAC sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Fairphone 4 (256GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered