alcatel Idol 2 Mini
#6337
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
#7373Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 2 Mini features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X LTE T82 has a 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 2 Mini is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, compared to the dual-core 1.5 GHz processor in the Grand X LTE, which may offer better multitasking in the Idol.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand X LTE supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Idol 2 Mini is limited to 720p.
- The Idol 2 Mini has a smaller 1700 mAh battery, while the Grand X LTE has a 1900 mAh capacity, potentially offering longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Idol 2 Mini runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4, whereas the Grand X LTE operates on Android 4.0, indicating a more dated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Single SIM: 6016A, 6016XDual SIM: 6016D, 6016E
Also known as ZTE Easy Touch 4G for Telstra
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 225
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129 x 63.5 x 7.9 mm (5.08 x 2.5 x 0.31 in)
130.9 x 65 x 11.2 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.44 in)
Weight
110 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cloudy, White, Hot Pink, Slate
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes