alcatel Idol 2
#5841
Archos 50c Oxygen
#6143Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2
Archos 50c Oxygen
Performance
38.950.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.256.5
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.734.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.325.0
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 2 and Archos 50c Oxygen both feature a 5.0" IPS LCD display, but the Idol 2 has a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels compared to the 720 x 1280 pixels of the 50c Oxygen, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 2 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the 50c Oxygen offers a more powerful octa-core 1.7 GHz processor.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Archos supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Idol 2 does not specify video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Idol 2 runs Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4, while the 50c Oxygen operates on Android 4.2.2, providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality shows the Idol 2 as slightly lighter and slimmer, while the Archos is marginally larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 2
Archos 50c Oxygen
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM (SS), 16GB 1GB RAM (DS)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136 x 70 x 7.3 mm (5.35 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
145 x 69.8 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.75 x 0.30 in)
Weight
128 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Chocolate, White, Hot pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass