alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · -
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,910 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, March. Released 2015, October
Also Known As
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) 3G
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
200 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,910 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Colors
Volcano Black, White, Amber Orange, Tango Red, Neon Pink, Laser Yellow, Vivid Green, Sharp Blue, Metallic Silver
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) has 4.0, A2DP.
