Alcatel 1 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Alcatel 1 (2021) and the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Our rating | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 134 g | 150 g |
| Released | Jun 2021 | Jul 2020 |
Summary: Alcatel 1 (2021) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A01 Core is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A01 Core is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD | PLS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.3 inches, 71.3 cm² (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 | — |
| Protection | Asahi Glass | — |
| Pixel Density | 215 ppi | — |
Platform
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 10 (Go edition), One UI Core |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) | Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG GE8100 @ 450 MHz (PowerVR GE8100) | PowerVR GE8100 |
Memory
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 720p@30fps | Yes |
Battery
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion / Li-Polymer, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Less than 5W (takes over 3 hours) | 5W wired |
Body
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm | 141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 134 g | 150 g (5.29 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Dual SIM options available) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Volcano Black, AI Aqua | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| USB | Micro-USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 25 | 2020, July 21 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2020, August 06 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Alcatel 1 (2021) or Samsung Galaxy A01 Core?
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core — 2,000 mAh for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core.
Which is lighter, Alcatel 1 (2021) or Samsung Galaxy A01 Core?
Alcatel 1 (2021) — 134 g for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus 150 g for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core.
Which is newer, Alcatel 1 (2021) or Samsung Galaxy A01 Core?
Alcatel 1 (2021) — Jun 2021 for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus Jul 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core.
Is the Alcatel 1 (2021) or the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core rated higher?
We rate the Alcatel 1 (2021) 3/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core 4/10.
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