alcatel OT-988 Shockwave vs alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
alcatel OT-988 Shockwave
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
alcatel OT-988 Shockwave
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
alcatel OT-988 Shockwave
Better display
Even
Lighter body
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 320 |
| PPI | 165 | 165 |
| Screen-to-body | 46.1 | 52.4 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 800 MHz Cortex-A5 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | — | Mali-400 |
| Chipset Name | — | Mediatek MT6572M |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3.5 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 1GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 480p@15fps |
| Features | — | LED flash (optional) |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1400 | 1300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 40 h |
| stand by | Up to 396 h | Up to 381 h |
| talk time | Up to 5 h | Up to 6 h |
Body
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 119.9 | 112.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Weight (g) | 155 | 100 |
| Width (mm) | 66 | 62 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, October. Released 2012, October | 2015, January. Released 2015, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | — | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS (optional) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | alcatel OT-988 Shockwave | alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel OT-988 Shockwave and alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
alcatel OT-988 Shockwave packs a 1400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
alcatel OT-988 Shockwave reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 3.15 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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