Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5751)54.6
Performance(#8409)54.3
Camera(#3433)42.4
Display(#4559)70.5
Battery(#7147)43.5
Build(#5673)70.8
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Idol X
Short Review
- The Alcatel Idol X features a sleek design with dimensions of 140.4 x 67.5 x 6.9 mm and a lightweight build at 130g, available in multiple colors.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 13.1 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a modest 2.1 MP.
- Power is supplied by a 2000mAh battery, which lacks fast charging and wireless charging features.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a basic user experience without the latest software enhancements.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The Idol X does not include stereo speakers, but it does have a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, it combines decent specifications with a stylish design, making it a notable option for its time.
- Special features are limited, focusing primarily on essential smartphone functions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13.1 MP
Main Camera Details13.1 MP, AF
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera Details2.1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
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
Dimensions140.4 x 67.5 x 6.9 mm (5.53 x 2.66 x 0.27 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, Black, Red, Yellow
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes