alcatel Fire S vs alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
alcatel Fire S
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2category wins
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
alcatel Fire S
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
Better display
alcatel Fire S
Lighter body
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 480 |
| PPI | 245 | 218 |
| Glass Type | Oleophobic coating | — |
| Screen-to-body | 67.9 | 64.8 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model) |
| GPU | — | Mali-400 (3G model) / Mali-T720MP2 (4G model) |
| Chipset Name | — | Mediatek MT6572M (3G model) / MT6735M (4G model) |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 480p@15fps (3G), 720p@30fps (4G) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 2 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 1400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 270 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 10 h |
Body
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by) / Mini-SIM (3G model), Micro-SIM (4G model) |
| Height (mm) | 129.5 | 132.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 126 | 125 |
| Width (mm) | 63.5 | 65.1 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, February | 2015, January. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Cancelled | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - 6038Y | HSDPA 900, 2100 - EMEA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - 6038X, 6038Y | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes (6038Y model) | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | alcatel Fire S | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel Fire S and alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
alcatel Fire S packs a 2000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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