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Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 210

Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

6.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of tablets
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Software & Features

5%

6.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 83% of tablets
6.2

User score

User score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on 12 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 94% of tablets
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Technical Specifications of tablet Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Software & Features

5%

6.0

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.1
User score
User score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on 12 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) has a popularity of 3.7 points, which is higher than 56.7% of Tablets.
3.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
â–² Better than 51% of models
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 50.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Pixel density
189 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,060 mAh
Battery capacity
4,060 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,060 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Battery life
8 hours
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
Operating system
Windows
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
340 g
Weight
340 g
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 340 g which is lighter than 84% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
Keyboard accessory
no
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
N. of speakers
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 304
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 304 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 304 vs Mali-G51
  • 30.6% lighter
    Weight
    340 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (340 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    340 g vs 490 g
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 304
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 304 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 304 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 30.6% lighter
    Weight
    340 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (340 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    340 g vs 490 g
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 38.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,060 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4060 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,060 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 28.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G
    the average tablet
    Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.22 vs 8.000).
    6.22 vs 8
  • 7% worse value for money
    Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.63 vs 7.1).
    6.63 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    4.2 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 23.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    500 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (500 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    8 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    800:1
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    189 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    189 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 38.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,060 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4060 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,060 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.1 vs 5.0
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Windows
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    Keyboard accessory
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 33.7 mm wider
    Width
    209 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (209 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    209 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2016 vs 2019).
    January 2016
    2016 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    N. of speakers
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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05/01/2016
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05/01/2016
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01/07/2015
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04/03/2015
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What we like about Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Extremely affordable entry-level pricing
  • Lightweight and comfortable to hold with rounded edges
  • Integrated 4G LTE cellular capabilities for voice calls and SMS
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot (up to 32GB or 128GB depending on model)
  • Clean user interface that is easy for beginners or children to navigate
  • Decent battery life for basic tasks like reading and light browsing

What we don't like about Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Very limited internal storage (often only 4GB or 8GB available)
  • Slow performance and lag when running modern or multiple apps
  • Low-quality cameras that produce fuzzy or poorly detailed images
  • Lower-resolution display with narrow viewing angles
  • Lack of essential sensors like an ambient light sensor
  • Old Android versions (e.g., 5.0 Lollipop) with limited app compatibility

Verdict

The Alcatel Onetouch Pixi 3 8 4G is a budget-friendly 8-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 WXGA IPS display and 4G LTE connectivity that supports voice calling and GPS. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 or MediaTek MT8312 depending on the region) with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD up to 32GB. Key pros include its highly portable, lightweight design (approx. 340g), built-in FM radio, and a reliable 4060mAh battery suited for basic daily tasks. However, significant cons include the very limited onboard storage that fills up quickly with system apps, dated software (Android 5.0 Lollipop), and mediocre camera performance from its 5MP rear and 2MP front sensors.

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