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Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) vs Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 500 vs Alcatel A3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel A3 XL X Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) 02Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Alcatel A3 XL (9008J) Compare Nokia Asha 500 X
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Asha 500 (Single-sim)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) vs A3 XL (9008J)} 23 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
64MBvs+2GB LPDDR331 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5MBvs+16GB (11GB available)2252 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)55%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+245 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6"114%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
ModelAsha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Other model namesNokia Asha 500 2GAlcatel A3 XL 16GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008J
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandNokiaAlcatel
Release date11/1/20133/1/2017
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)
Weight101 grams (3.54 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
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

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
RAM memory64MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage5MB16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 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 networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 13 fpsFull 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel 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

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby840 hours (35 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel A3 XL (9008J)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Multitouch up to 2 fingers
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)Alcatel 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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