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| Global Score | |
| 50.1 | 59.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Alcatel |
| Android 4.1.2 | Android 5.1 |
| -- | 2015-10-29 |
| 5.31 x 2.64 x 0.40 inches | 5.98 x 3.06 x 0.37 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.10 ounces |
| Black | Gray |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 95.00 | $ 95.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 480 x 854 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 218 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| QualComm Snapdragon MSM8930 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909 210 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-Core 1100 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 304 GPU |
| 8.1 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| -- | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 1.32 | 5.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 7.26 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2070mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2500mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 250 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time | 360 hours standby time 12 hours talk time |
| 4 | 4.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL has an overall score of 59.5, which is better than ZTE Source's general score of 50.1. Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL is a just a bit heavier but a little thinner cellphone than the ZTE Source. Both of these phones come with Android OS (operating system), but Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL has the newer 5.1 version and ZTE Source has Android 4.1.2 version.
The ZTE Source has a little bit better performance than Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL, because although it has 1 GB less RAM memory, it also counts with an extra GPU and a greater number of faster cores. Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL features just a bit better looking display than ZTE Source, because it has a larger display, a quite greater pixel density and a much higher 1280 x 720 resolution.
Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL counts with a much better storage capacity for games and applications than ZTE Source. They have an external SD slot that holds a maximum of 32 GB. The Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL counts with a much better camera than ZTE Source, and although they both have the same video resolution and the same video frame rates, the Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL also has a lot more mega-pixels back facing camera.
Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL has superior battery lifetime than ZTE Source, because it has 2500mAh of battery capacity.
The Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL costs the same than ZTE Source, which makes it an easy decision.
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