Overall Score
54.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6338)54.4
Performance(#11508)54.3
Camera(#6297)42.1
Display(#6178)70.0
Battery(#12227)43.5
Build(#10257)70.8
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Idol 2
Short Review
- The Alcatel Idol 2 features a slim design with dimensions of 136 x 70 x 7.3 mm and a lightweight build at 128 grams.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 220 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU paired with 1GB of RAM, ensuring adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with autofocus, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP for selfies.
- Battery capacity is 2000 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited size.
- The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4 KitKat, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
- The Idol 2 lacks water resistance and has no stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Available colors include Slate, Chocolate, White, and Hot Pink.
- Overall, the Alcatel Idol 2 provides a basic smartphone experience with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 1GB RAM (SS), 16GB 1GB RAM (DS)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions136 x 70 x 7.3 mm (5.35 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
Weight128 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSlate, Chocolate, White, Hot pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes