Alcatel 1 (2021) vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Alcatel 1 (2021) and the Xiaomi Redmi Go, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Price | $299 | $5,625 |
| Our rating | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 134 g | 137 g |
| Released | Jun 2021 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Alcatel 1 (2021) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Go is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Alcatel 1 (2021) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 | — |
| Protection | Asahi Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | 215 ppi | — |
| Features | — | 380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant |
Platform
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG GE8100 @ 450 MHz (PowerVR GE8100) | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | — |
| Card Slot | — | Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash | f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p |
| Features | — | f/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode |
Battery
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion / Li-Polymer, non-removable | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Less than 5W (takes over 3 hours) | 5W wired (5V/1A) |
Body
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 134 g | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Dual SIM options available) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot |
| Colors | Volcano Black, AI Aqua | — |
| Build | — | Polycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back |
Comms
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | Micro-USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Launch
| Alcatel 1 (2021) | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 25 | January 2019 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released February 2019. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Alcatel 1 (2021) or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 2,000 mAh for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is lighter, Alcatel 1 (2021) or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Alcatel 1 (2021) — 134 g for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is newer, Alcatel 1 (2021) or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Alcatel 1 (2021) — Jun 2021 for the Alcatel 1 (2021) versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Is the Alcatel 1 (2021) or the Xiaomi Redmi Go rated higher?
We rate the Alcatel 1 (2021) 3/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10.
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