Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Alcatel 3L (2021). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N960F/DS | 6056H | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.9 mm | 165.64 mm | Alcatel 3L (2021) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 75.59 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater width than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 8.74 mm | Alcatel 3L (2021) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Weight | 201 g | 194 g | Alcatel 3L (2021) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Body Colour | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | - | |
Body Material | - | 2.5D glass | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) | 1.48 W/kg (body), 0.53 W/kg (head), 3.12 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | FM radio | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.52" | Alcatel 3L (2021) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
Display Format | QHD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | 2.5D Glass, Reading mode, Eye comfort mode, Dark mode, Sunshine mode, Vast Display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 9 | MediaTek | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | MTK6762D | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has higher clock speed than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP18 | IMG GE8320 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more RAM than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more internal memory than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
User Memory | 108.9 GB | 48 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Alcatel 3L (2021) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better camera sensor size than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.6 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot, low-light video, Stop-Motion Video Mode, Light Trace | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face tracking | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), EIS video stabilisation, AI Composition, AI Triple camera, 4-in-1 Pixel technology, Smart Album, Multi-Frame De-noise, AI scene detection 2.0 |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better second camera resolution than Alcatel 3L (2021). |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | 1/5" | Alcatel 3L (2021) has better second camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 90 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | 1/4" | Alcatel 3L (2021) has better front camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 4-element | |
Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Face Beautification | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | Night mode, Bokeh Mode, low-light video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face tracking | Alcatel 3L (2021) has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 2.5 hour(s) | |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Standby Time | - | 800 hours | |
Talk Time | 1740 minutes | 3000 minutes | Alcatel 3L (2021) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs |
Standby (2G): up to 800 hrs Standby (3G): up to 690 hrs Standby (4G): up to 600 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1740 min Talk (3G): up to 2400 min Talk (2G): up to 3000 min |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), AWB, Vorbis | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MPEG-4, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.265, H.264 AVC | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Security Technology | - | Face Key | |
Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function | HD Voice, Kids Mode, App Cloner, dual microphones with noise cancellation, Google Lens, Google Assistant Button, Simple Launcher, Screen Recorder, Smart Manager |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Alcatel 3L (2021) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |