alcatel Idol 2 Mini
#6989
Motorola RAZR V XT889
#7036Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Motorola RAZR V XT889
Performance
30.834.6
Camera
15.419.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
16.717.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.130.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.020.8
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 2 Mini features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch display of the Motorola RAZR V XT889, both offering the same resolution but with the Idol 2 Mini having a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 2 Mini is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the RAZR V utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, which may result in better multitasking on the Idol 2 Mini.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the RAZR V supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Idol 2 Mini is limited to 720p.
- The Idol 2 Mini has a slightly smaller battery capacity at 1700 mAh compared to the RAZR V's 1780 mAh, which may affect overall battery life.
- Software-wise, the Idol 2 Mini runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4, while the RAZR V operates on an older Android 4.0.4, potentially offering a more dated user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Idol 2 Mini being lighter at 110g compared to the RAZR V's 125g, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Motorola RAZR V XT889
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Single SIM: 6016A, 6016XDual SIM: 6016D, 6016E
For China
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM (SS), 8GB 1GB RAM (DS)
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 63.5 x 7.9 mm (5.08 x 2.5 x 0.31 in)
128.5 x 65.8 x 8.4 mm (5.06 x 2.59 x 0.33 in)
Weight
110 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cloudy, White, Hot Pink, Slate
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass