Alcatel V3 Classic 5G VS CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB

Both the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB are water resistant, with an IP54 rating, providing a similar level of protection against water and dust ingress. In terms of weight, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G weighs slightly more at 187 g, compared to the CMF Phone 2 Pro's 185 g, which makes for a minor difference that may be barely noticeable in hand.

When it comes to thickness, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G is slightly thicker at 8.2 mm, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro is slimmer at 7.8 mm. The width of the devices is almost identical, with the Alcatel measuring 76.2 mm and the CMF Phone 2 Pro measuring 78 mm, the difference being negligible. The height of both phones is also very close, with the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G measuring 165.6 mm, and the CMF Phone 2 Pro 164 mm, a slight variation in size.

In terms of overall volume, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G has a slightly larger volume of 103.47 cm³, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro has a smaller volume of 99.78 cm³. Neither phone features a rugged build or the ability to fold, so they both have a similar design profile in that regard.

The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB both feature displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and transitions. However, the display technology differs between the two devices. The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G uses an LCD, IPS display, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB features an OLED/AMOLED screen, which is generally known for more vibrant colors and deeper blacks.

When it comes to screen size, the CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB offers a slightly larger display at 6.77 inches, compared to the 6.67-inch display of the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G. The pixel density also varies, with the CMF Phone 2 Pro having a significantly higher 388 ppi, while the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G has a lower pixel density of 262 ppi, resulting in a less sharp display for the latter.

The resolution on the CMF Phone 2 Pro is also much higher, at 1080 x 2392 pixels, compared to the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G’s 720 x 1600 pixels. This means the CMF Phone 2 Pro offers more detail and clarity in its visuals. Additionally, the CMF Phone 2 Pro supports HDR10 and HDR10+, while the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G does not support any HDR standards. The Alcatel device also lacks branded damage-resistant glass, Always-On Display, and Dolby Vision support, which are all present on the CMF Phone 2 Pro.

Both the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB come with 128GB of internal storage. However, the CMF Phone 2 Pro has a higher RAM capacity, offering 8GB compared to the 6GB of the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G. This difference in RAM may provide better multitasking performance on the CMF Phone 2 Pro.

In terms of processing power, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro uses the more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7300. The CPU configurations differ slightly, with the Alcatel device featuring 2 high-performance cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 efficiency cores at 2 GHz, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro has 4 high-performance cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2 GHz. The CMF Phone 2 Pro also has a higher Geekbench 6 score in both multi-core (2874 vs 2012) and single-core (1007 vs 782) tests, indicating better overall performance.

Additionally, the GPU in the CMF Phone 2 Pro is a Mali G615 MC2, which has a higher clock speed of 1047 MHz compared to the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU in the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G, which runs at 950 MHz. The CMF Phone 2 Pro also benefits from faster RAM, with a speed of 6400 MHz, compared to the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G’s 2133 MHz. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is built on a 4 nm process, which is smaller than the 6 nm process used in the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G, leading to potential power efficiency advantages. Furthermore, the CMF Phone 2 Pro can support up to 16GB of RAM, while the Alcatel device is limited to a maximum of 12GB.

The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB both feature 50 MP main cameras, but the CMF Phone 2 Pro goes a step further with additional lenses, including a second 50 MP camera and an 8 MP camera, providing a multi-lens system. The main camera aperture on the Alcatel is f/1.8, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro has a slightly wider aperture of f/1.9 for both the 50 MP lenses and f/2.2 for the 8 MP lens.

For the front camera, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G has an 8 MP sensor with a wide aperture of f/2, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a higher-resolution 16 MP front camera with the same f/2 aperture. Both devices lack a front-facing LED flash. The CMF Phone 2 Pro also supports optical image stabilization (OIS) on its main camera, which the Alcatel does not offer. In terms of video recording, the Alcatel supports 1080p at 30 fps, whereas the CMF Phone 2 Pro offers 4K video recording at 30 fps.

Both phones support features like continuous autofocus, phase-detection autofocus, slow-motion video, HDR mode, manual exposure, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. Neither device supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. The CMF Phone 2 Pro also has 2x optical zoom, while the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G does not include optical zoom.

Both the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB run on Android 15 and share many features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither device supports Mail Privacy Protection, but both allow users to customize notifications and use features like dark mode, dynamic theming, and the ability to offload apps.

Both phones also support various privacy and usability features such as on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and split-screen functionality. They each offer PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, full-page screenshots, Live Text, and offline voice recognition. Furthermore, both devices can track the current position of a mobile device and are multi-user systems. The child lock and voice command features are also available on both phones.

The key difference is that neither phone receives direct OS updates, and neither supports Quick Start. Other than that, the software experience is nearly identical between the two devices, with no notable distinctions in functionality provided by the operating system.

The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G comes with a 5200 mAh battery, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB features a slightly smaller 5000 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G offers a slower 18W charging speed compared to the 33W charging speed of the CMF Phone 2 Pro.

Neither device supports wireless charging, and both have a rechargeable, non-removable battery. Additionally, both phones come with a battery level indicator, providing users with a clear view of their battery status. The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G comes with a charger in the box, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro does not.

Overall, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G has a slightly larger battery capacity, but the CMF Phone 2 Pro benefits from faster charging speeds.

The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB does not. Additionally, the Alcatel device features stereo speakers, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro lacks stereo speakers.

Neither phone supports advanced Bluetooth audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. Furthermore, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G includes a radio, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro does not.

In summary, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G offers more traditional audio features with the inclusion of a 3.5 mm jack, stereo speakers, and a radio, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro omits these features.

Both the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB support 5G connectivity, ensuring fast download speeds. The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G offers a download speed of 3300 MBits/s, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro is slightly lower at 3270 MBits/s. Both devices support dual SIM cards and come with NFC, USB Type-C, and an external memory slot for expandable storage.

In terms of Wi-Fi connectivity, both phones support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). The CMF Phone 2 Pro also adds support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which may provide faster speeds and better efficiency in congested networks. The Bluetooth version differs slightly as well, with the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G supporting Bluetooth 5.4, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro supports Bluetooth 5.3.

Both phones are equipped with a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, GPS, a compass, and an accelerometer, with the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G also featuring a barometer, which the CMF Phone 2 Pro lacks. Neither device supports emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, infrared sensors, or HDMI output. The Alcatel device includes a stylus, which is not available with the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Both phones support Galileo for satellite navigation, but neither has motion or optical tracking, a built-in projector, or 3D facial recognition.

Both the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and CMF Phone 2 Pro 128GB feature a video light, but they differ in display technologies. The Alcatel V3 Classic 5G includes an e-paper display, while the CMF Phone 2 Pro does not have this feature.

Neither phone has sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or any other notable display enhancements in this category.

Overall, the key distinction in this group is the inclusion of the e-paper display in the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G, which is absent in the CMF Phone 2 Pro.