alcatel Hero
#5836
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
#5831Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The alcatel Hero features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the 4.7-inch display of the alcatel Idol 3 (4.7), which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Idol 3 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Idol 3 boasts a higher 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Hero's 2 MP.
- The Hero has a larger 3400 mAh battery, whereas the Idol 3 is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Hero runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Idol 3 offers a more recent Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, and features stereo speakers, unlike the Hero.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm (5.30 x 2.59 x 0.30 in)
Weight
177.6 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Sliver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes