Alcatel 1 (2021) vs BLU C5 Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Alcatel 1 (2021) and the BLU C5 Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Price | $299 | $4,479 |
| Our rating | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 134 g | 164 g |
| Released | Jun 2021 | Jan 2022 |
Summary: Alcatel 1 (2021) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). BLU C5 Max is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Alcatel 1 (2021) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 | — |
| Protection | Asahi Glass | No |
| Pixel Density | 215 ppi | ~282 PPI |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
Platform
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) | Unspecified |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | IMG GE8100 @ 450 MHz (PowerVR GE8100) | Unspecified |
Memory
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDXC |
| Internal | — | 16GB 1GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 5 MP (wide) + 0.3 MP (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion / Li-Polymer, non-removable | Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Less than 5W (takes over 3 hours) | No fast charging |
Body
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm | 159.2 x 76.5 x 9.8 mm (6.27 x 3.01 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 134 g | 164 g (5.78 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Dual SIM options available) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Colors | Volcano Black, AI Aqua | — |
Comms
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB | Micro-USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), hotspot |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | BLU C5 Max |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 25 | 2022, January |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2022, January |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Alcatel 1 (2021) or BLU C5 Max?
BLU C5 Max — 2,000 mAh for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus 2,700 mAh for the BLU C5 Max.
Which is lighter, Alcatel 1 (2021) or BLU C5 Max?
Alcatel 1 (2021) — 134 g for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus 164 g for the BLU C5 Max.
Which is newer, Alcatel 1 (2021) or BLU C5 Max?
BLU C5 Max — Jun 2021 for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus Jan 2022 for the BLU C5 Max.
Is the Alcatel 1 (2021) or the BLU C5 Max rated higher?
We rate the Alcatel 1 (2021) 3/10 and the BLU C5 Max 3/10.
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