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alcatel Idol 2#5841

Released: 2014

alcatel Idol 2

Overall Score

26.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5841)26.3
Performance(#6982)38.9
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#5823)55.2
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5670)39.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions136 x 70 x 7.3 mm (5.35 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
Weight128 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSlate, Chocolate, White, Hot pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass